Esophageal Varices: Symptoms, Risks, Therapy
Brief overview Treatment: vessel sclerotherapy or rubber band ligation, balloon tamponade in case of massive bleeding Symptoms: Bloody vomiting Causes and risk factors: The main cause is a shrunken liver (cirrhosis) and the resulting high blood pressure in the portal vein Diagnosis: esophagoscopy or gastroscopy Course and prognosis: A large proportion of esophageal varices bleed … Esophageal Varices: Symptoms, Risks, Therapy
