Accuracy of Multi-Detector Computed Tomography in Detection of Esophageal Varices in Chronic Liver Disease
Background: Patients with chronic liver disease should undergo screening endoscopy, but this approach places a heavy burden upon endoscopy units along with other limitations. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of multi-detector computed tomography scan in detecting esopha...
Main Authors: | Syeda Zakia Shah, Umair Ajmal, Shahabuddin Siddiqui |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Islamabad Medical & Dental College
2020-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Islamabad Medical and Dental College |
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