Value of Some Scoring Systems for the Prognosis of Rebleeding and In-Hospital Mortality in Liver Cirrhosis with Acute Variceal Bleeding
Background: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage, caused by acute esophageal variceal bleeding, is a common complication and a leading cause of death in patients with cirrhosis. Therefore, predicting the risk in order to employ an active management to prevent rebleeding and death is crucial. Curre...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-03-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Insights |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7422/14/2/11 |