Noninvasive markers for esophageal varices in children with cirrhosis

Background The diagnosis of esophageal varices (EV) is based on the findings of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), biopsy, and serum markers. Thus, noninvasive cost-effective tests through which high-risk EV children can be diagnosed are needed. Purpose This cross-sectional study aimed to identify th...

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Main Authors: Parisa Rahmani, Fatemeh Farahmand, Ghobad Heidari, Azadeh Sayarifard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Pediatric Society 2021-01-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://www.e-cep.org/upload/pdf/cep-2019-01599.pdf