Management of gastroesophageal varices in cirrhotic patients: current status and future directions
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Management of gastroesophageal varices in cirrhotic patients: current status and future directions.
Bleeding from gastroesophageal varices (GEV) is a serious event in cirrhotic patients and can cause death. According to the explosion theory, progressive portal hypertension is the primary mechanism underlying variceal bleeding. There are two approaches for treating GEV: primary prophylaxis to manage bleeding or emergency treatment for bleeding followed by secondary prophylaxis. Treatment metho...
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عنوان ژورنال: Annals of Hepatology
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1665-2681
DOI: 10.5604/16652681.1198800