Treating Untreatable Rectal Varices

Background: Rectal varices are portosystemic collaterals that arise as a complication of portal hypertension. Despite their significant prevalence among cirrhotic patients, clinically important bleeding occurs only in a minority. Various treatment options are available, with endoscopic therapies bei...

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Main Authors: Mónica Garrido, Belarmino Gonçalves, Sofia Ferreira, Marta Rocha, Marta Salgado, Isabel Pedroto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2019-02-01
Series:GE: Portuguese Journal of Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/496121