Abstract
2/2014
vol. 9
Special paper
Therapeutic and prophylactic management of bleeding from oesophageal and gastric varices – recommendations of the Working Group of the National Consultant for Gastroenterology
Prz Gastroenterol 2014; 9 (2): 63–68
Online publish date: 2014/05/05
Gastroesophageal varices are one of the most serious consequences of portal hypertension. One-third of patients with varices will develop variceal haemorrhage. Despite significant improvements in the outcomes of treatment, mortality due to bleeding from gastro-oesophageal varices still remains very high. These recommendations present optimal management of patients with non-bleeding and bleeding varices.
Keywords
gastroesophageal varices, bleeding, management
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