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Endoscopic Detection and Management of Esophagogastric Varices
Introduction Gastrointestinal (GI) varices are abnormally dilated submucosal veins in the digestive tract caused due to portal hypertension. Esophagus and stomach are common locations of varices induced by portal hypertension. Their presence correlates with the severity of the liver disease. Endosco...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Cureus
2021
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8425082/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34522482 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.16825 |