Prediction and screening of esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients using doppler US hemodynamic indices of portal system

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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Main Authors: Ali Hekmatnia, Rozbeh Barikbin, Maryam Farghadani, Navid Omidifar, Peyman Adibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-11-01
Series:Gastroenterology Insights
Subjects:
liver cirrhosis, esophageal varices, doppler sonography, spleen diameter, screening, liver vascular index, portal hypertensive index, congestive index
Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/gi/article/view/2569

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