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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2019-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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