| Gastric varices: an updated review of management. | |
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PMID: 21135706 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Gastric varices are less prevalent than esophageal varices, but are associated with an increased mortality with each bleeding episode. This review describes the portal hemodynamics, classification, and management of gastric varices. Management options are outlined based on the most recent literature and according to the clinical presentation of acutely bleeding gastric varices, secondary prophylaxis after bleeding, and primary prophylaxis against an initial bleed. The optimal treatment remains controversial because of the lack of data from large controlled trials. We suggest an algorithm for the management based on the etiology of the gastric varices, severity of the underlying liver disease, and local availability and expertise. |
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Shayan Irani; Kris Kowdley; Richard Kozarek |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of clinical gastroenterology Volume: 45 ISSN: 1539-2031 ISO Abbreviation: J. Clin. Gastroenterol. Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
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Created Date: 2011-01-18 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7910017 Medline TA: J Clin Gastroenterol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 133-48 Citation Subset: IM |
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Digestive Disease Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. |
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