Screening for esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients – Non-invasive methods

Variceal bleeding is a dramatic complication of cirrhosis. Primary prophylaxis against variceal bleeding is indicated for patients with high-risk varices. In order for these patients to be identified, endoscopic screening for esophageal varices has been traditionally recommended at the time of the d...

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Main Authors: Ângelo Z. Mattos, Fernando C. Schacher, Guilherme John Neto, Angelo A. Mattos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-09-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119319313