Esophageal Varices: Classification
Classification of esophageal varices by stage. Stage Appearance and characteristics I Ectasias (sac-like dilatation) of submucosal (“located below the mucosa”) veins; characteristic: they disappear on air insufflation (air injection) II Single varices protruding into the lumen of the esophagus; characteristic: they persist with air insufflation III Variceal cords constrict the lumen of the esophagus; “cherry … Esophageal Varices: Classification
