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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Pathophysiology

Esophageal varices

Esophageal varices are a major complication of portal hypertension (increased blood pressure in the portal venous system). In order to understand the mechanism leading to the development of esophageal varices, it is important to understand the normal vascular architecture and venous drainage of the esophagus.

Vascular architecture and venous drainage of esophagus