Detection of fundic varices obturation by endoscopic ultrasound versus multidetector computed tomography
Background Gastroesophageal varices (GVs) present in 50% of patients with liver cirrhosis. GVs bleed at a rate of 5–15%, and the 6-week mortality after hemorrhage is 20%. GVs are treated with a tissue adhesive, cyanoacrylate, where repeated sessions are performed 2–4 weeks until obliteration, and er...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-01-01
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| Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.esim.eg.net/article.asp?issn=1110-7782;year=2019;volume=31;issue=4;spage=487;epage=494;aulast=Elrabat |