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Gastric Varices - Endoscopic Ablation With Cyanoacrylate Glue (4 of 18)

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2011-09-20 16:32:00
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Gastric varices (GV) occur in 20% of patients with portal hypertension. GV located in the fundus (FV) tend to cause serious bleeding and are reported to be less responsive to endoscopic treatment. The risk of FV bleeding may range from 55% to 78%, with a bleeding-related mortality rate of 45%.



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