Prediction of Esophageal Varices in Viral Hepatitis C Cirrhosis: Performance of Combined Ultrasonography and Clinical Predictors

Objectives. This study is aimed at evaluating the diagnostic performance of clinical predictors and the Doppler ultrasonography in predicting esophageal varices (EV) in patients with hepatitis C-related cirrhosis and exploring the practical predictors of EV. Methods. We conducted a prospective study...

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Main Authors: Puwitch Charoenchue, Wittanee Na Chiangmai, Amonlaya Amantakul, Wasuwit Wanchaitanawong, Taned Chitapanarux, Suwalee Pojchamarnwiputh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2023-01-01
Series:International Journal of Biomedical Imaging
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/7938732