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https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/27580| Title: | Unpacking the challenge of gastric varices: A review on indication, timing and modality of therapy. | Austin Authors: | Vaz, Karl;Efthymiou, Marios ;Vaughan, Rhys B ;Testro, Adam G ;Lew, Hin-Boon;Zorron Cheng Tao Pu, Leonardo ;Chandran, Sujievvan | Affiliation: | Gastroenterology and Hepatology Radiology |
Issue Date: | 27-Aug-2021 | Publication information: | World Journal of Hepatology 2021; 13(8): 868-878 | Abstract: | Upper gastrointestinal bleeding from oesophageal or gastric varices is an important medical condition in patients with portal hypertension. Despite the emergence of a number of novel endoscopic and radiologic therapies for oesophagogastric varices, controversy exists regarding the indication, timing and modality of therapy. The aim of this review is to provide a concise and practical evidence-based overview of these issues. | URI: | https://ahro.austin.org.au/austinjspui/handle/1/27580 | DOI: | 10.4254/wjh.v13.i8.868 | Journal: | World Journal of Hepatology | PubMed URL: | 34552693 | ISSN: | 1948-5182 | Type: | Journal Article | Subjects: | Balloon-occlusion retrograde transvenous obliteration Gastric varices Portal hypertension Sclerotherapy Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt Upper gastrointestinal bleeding Variceal band ligation Variceal obliteration |
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