The prognostic factors, including gastric variceal bleeding itself, in patients with gastric varices (GV) after endoscopic treatment remain unclear. The aim of this study was to analyze prognostic factors in patients with GV after endoscopic treatment as well as to evaluate safety and efficacy of our endoscopic treatment.
Department of Internal Medicine 2, Fukushima Medical University School of Medicine, Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Fukushima City, Fukushima, Japan. wakachan@fmu.ac.jp