Managing liver cirrhotic complications: Overview of esophageal and gastric varices. [PDF]
Clin Mol Hepatol, 2020 Managing liver cirrhosis in clinical practice is still a challenging problem as its progression is associated with serious complications, such as variceal bleeding that may increase mortality. Portal hypertension (PH) is the main key for the development of liver cirrhosis complications.
Lesmana CRA, Raharjo M, Gani RA.
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The diameter of the originating vein determines esophageal and gastric fundic varices in portal hypertension secondary to posthepatitic cirrhosis [PDF]
Clinics, 2012 OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine whether and how the diameter of the vein that gives rise to the inflowing vein of the esophageal and gastric fundic varices secondary to posthepatitic cirrhosis, as measured with multidetector-row ...
Hai-ying Zhou +9 more
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Feasibility of transnasal endoscopy in screening for esophageal and gastric varices in patients with chronic liver disease [PDF]
Endoscopy International Open, 2017 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
Anderson Antônio de Faria +5 more
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Characteristics of peptic ulcer bleeding in cirrhotic patients with esophageal and gastric varices. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2020 AbstractUpper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is common in liver cirrhosis. Although esophageal and gastric varices (EGV) is the main bleeding source, there were still a proportion of patients with peptic ulcer bleeding. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the characteristic of variceal bleeding and peptic ulcer bleeding in liver cirrhosis.
Lu Z +11 more
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Endoscopic Obturation of Esophageal and Gastric Varices with a Cyanoacrylic Tissue Adhesive [PDF]
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1990 An original method of obturation of esophageal and gastric varices with a cyanoacrylic glue has been used for nine years. This method allows treatment of gastric and very large esophageal varices, which is difficult with common endoscopic sclerotherapy ...
Jean-Pierre Gotlib
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Measurement of Exhaled Nitric Oxide in Cirrhotic Patients with Esophageal and Gastric Varices. [PDF]
Biomed Res Int, 2019 Background and aims. This study aimed to detect exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) level in cirrhotic patients and explore the correlation between eNO levels and the severity of cirrhosis. Methods. Patients were enrolled to analyze the relationship of eNO with noncirrhosis, cirrhosis, and complications of decompensated cirrhosis.
Huang X +4 more
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Management Outcomes of Variceal Bleeding in Northern Tanzania: Insights From a Single-Center Retrospective Analysis. [PDF]
JGH OpenABSTRACT Aims Due to the expensiveness and unavailability of endoscopy management in Tanzania, the management outcomes of variceal bleeding are unknown. The objective of this study was to assess the management outcomes of patients with variceal bleeding. Methods This was a retrospective study conducted between April 2012 and April 2022.
Nziku EB +11 more
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Pipeline esophageal varices: Insights from clinical cases and models [PDF]
DEN OpenAbstract Objectives While esophageal varices (EVs) are typically treated endoscopically, other options such as interventional radiology or surgical treatment are considered when endoscopic treatment is challenging. Pipeline EVs are difficult to treat endoscopically due to their large diameter, and currently, no specific treatment guidelines have been ...
Maki K +6 more
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Gastroduodenal Polyposis Secondary to Extrahepatic Portal Venous Obstruction. [PDF]
JGH OpenJGH Open, Volume 8, Issue 11, November 2024.
Ho CWW, Chang KTE, Chiou FK.
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Endoscopic variceal ligation combined with sclerotherapy for management of gastroesophageal variceal bleeding in pediatric patients: a single-center retrospective study [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsObjectivesPortal hypertension (PH) frequently gives rise to severe and life-threatening complications, including hemorrhage accompanied by the rupture of esophageal and gastric varices.
Ming-Ming Li +6 more
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