Objectives: Explain when an evaluation for esophageal varices is warranted. Contrast the
acute and chronic management strategies for esophageal varices. Explain whether lifestyle …

Background: Esophageal varices are abnormal, enlarged veins in the tube that connects the
throat and stomach (esophagus). This condition occurs most often in people with serious …

Background: End stage chronic liver disease results in the growth of fibrous tissue, the
disruption of hepatic architecture, and the formation of nodules, which interfere with liver …

Esophageal varices and hematemesis in severe cases can lead to significant morbidity and
mortality without correct treatment. Esophageal varices and hematemesis can be brought on …

Background Several recent trials have suggested that the need for vasoconstrictors for
preventing esophageal variceal bleeding may be considerably reduced after endoscopic …

El sangrado de tubo digestivo de origen variceal en pacientes cirróticos es una
complicación con alta morbimortalidad, parte fundamental de su manejo es la endoscopia …