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Medical Case Studies
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Medical Case Studies
Ligation of varices
Esophageal varices
In medicine, esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, commonly due to cirrhosis; patients with esophageal varices have a strong tendency to develop bleeding. Esophageal varices are diagnosed with endoscopy.
Ligation of varices - List of case studies
- Massive Portal and Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis
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vein thrombosis that caused persistent radiating pains of upper abdominal quadrants. The examinations found heterozygous factor II ... and varices (if exist – consider medical therapy and ligation) tags: ...