Predictors of esophageal varices in patients with HBV-related cirrhosis: a retrospective study
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>All patients with liver cirrhosis are recommended to undergo an evaluation of esophageal varices (EV) to assess their risk of bleeding. Predicting the presence of EV through non-invasive means may reduce a large number of unnecessary...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/9/11 |