Gastrointestinal varices
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Gastrointestinal varices Microchapters |
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Differentiating Gastrointestinal varices from other Diseases |
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Gastrointestinal varices On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Gastrointestinal varices |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Gastrointestinal varices |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Syed Hassan A. Kazmi BSc, MD [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Gastroesophageal varices; gi varices; variceal bleeding; esophageal varices; gastric varices; esophageal varix; gastric varix
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Any Disease from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies