Feasibility of transnasal endoscopy in screening for esophageal and gastric varices in patients with chronic liver disease
Background and study aims Screening for esophageal and gastric varices is indicated for patients with portal hypertension or cirrhosis. Typically, conventional endoscopy is used; however, the need for sedation increases the costs and risks, especially in cirrhotic patients. Use of transnasal endosco...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
| Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-107781 |