Prediction and screening of esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients using doppler US hemodynamic indices of portal system
It is currently recommended that all patients with liver cirrhosis undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) to identify those who have esophageal varices (EV) that carry a high risk of bleeding and may benefit from prophylactic measures. In the future, this social and medical burden will incr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-11-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Insights |
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| Online Access: | http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/gi/article/view/2569 |