Endoscopic Color Doppler Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Gastric Varices Secondary to Left-Sided Portal Hypertension

Endoscopic Color Doppler Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Gastric Varices Secondary to Left-Sided Portal Hypertension

Gastric varices that arise secondary to the splenic vein occlusion can result in gastrointestinal hemorrhaging. Endoscopic color Doppler ultrasonography (ECDUS) was performed in 16 patients with gastric varices secondary to splenic vein occlusion. This study retrospectively evaluated the role of EC...

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Main Authors: Takahiro Sato, Katsu Yamazaki, Mutsuumi Kimura, Jouji Toyota, Yoshiyasu Karino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-06-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
endoscopic ultrasonography
color Doppler
gastric varices
left-sided portal hypertension
splenic vein occlusion
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/4/3/94

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