Motion – Prophylactic Banding of Esophageal Varices Is Useful: Arguments for the Motion
Variceal hemorrhage is a frequent complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a high mortality rate, especially in patients with decompensated liver disease. Endoscopy is useful in identifying factors that predict a high likelihood of bleeding, including large varices and red colour signs. Endo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2002-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2002/805720 |