The relationship between fibrosis and nodule structure and esophageal varices.

CONCLUSION: Although thrombocytopenia and splenomegaly may predict the presence of large esophageal varices, cirrhosis histopathology is the main factor in the presence of varices. PMID: 31290750 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31290750?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology - June 30, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Coşar AM, Yakar T, Serin E, Özer B, Kayaselçuk F Tags: Turk J Gastroenterol Source Type: research