Liver and spleen elastography as predictor of portal hypertension and esophageal varices.

Volume: 67, Issue: 2, Pages: 122 - 128
Published: May 1, 2021
Abstract
Liver stiffness is related to the degree of hepatic fibrosis which ultimately causes portal hypertension and gastroesophageal varices. Variceal bleeding is a worrisome and potentially fatal complication of cirrhosis, primary prophylaxis has demonstrated a reduction in decompensation and mortality. Portal hypertension and esophageal varices needing treatment could be predicted through noninvasive methods, including elastography, that evaluates...
Paper Details
Title
Liver and spleen elastography as predictor of portal hypertension and esophageal varices.
Published Date
May 1, 2021
Volume
67
Issue
2
Pages
122 - 128
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