Prevention and Management of Variceal Hemorrhage

Variceal hemorrhage is a common and devastating complication of portal hypertension and is a leading cause of death in patients with cirrhosis. The management of gastroesophageal varices has evolved over the last decade resulting in improved mortality and morbidity rates. Regarding the primary preve...

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Main Authors: Dong Hyun Kim, Jun Yong Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/434609
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