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Gastroenterology Review/Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny
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vol. 9
 
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Therapeutic and prophylactic management of bleeding from oesophageal and gastric varices – recommendations of the Working Group of the National Consultant for Gastroenterology

Mariusz Rosołowski
,
Marek Hartleb
,
Tomasz Marek
,
Janusz Milewski
,
Krzysztof Linke
,
Grzegorz Wallner
,
Andrzej Dąbrowski
,
Grażyna Rydzewska

Prz Gastroenterol 2014; 9 (2): 63–68
Online publish date: 2014/05/05
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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.
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gastroesophageal varices, bleeding, management

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