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21135706

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2011-1-18
pubmed:abstractText
Gastric varices are less prevalent than esophageal varices, but are associated with an increased mortality with each bleeding episode. This review describes the portal hemodynamics, classification, and management of gastric varices. Management options are outlined based on the most recent literature and according to the clinical presentation of acutely bleeding gastric varices, secondary prophylaxis after bleeding, and primary prophylaxis against an initial bleed. The optimal treatment remains controversial because of the lack of data from large controlled trials. We suggest an algorithm for the management based on the etiology of the gastric varices, severity of the underlying liver disease, and local availability and expertise.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Feb
pubmed:issn
1539-2031
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
45
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
133-48
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2011
pubmed:articleTitle
Gastric varices: an updated review of management.
pubmed:affiliation
Digestive Disease Institute, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98111, USA. shayan.irani@vmmc.org
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review