Nonendoscopic Management of Gastric Varices

Patients with underlying cirrhosis and portal hypertension have a 30% risk of developing varices. In patients that have developed varices, gastric varices (GVs) represent 10 –20%. While GVs carry a lower risk of bleeding than esophageal varices (EVs), GVs have higher rates of morbidity and mortality [1]. Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy continues to be the first-line diagnostic and management tool for managing upper GI bleeding secondary to varices. However defin itive endovascular treatment is becoming more prevalent.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: SI: Management of Variceal GI Bleeding Source Type: research