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Bleeding Esophageal Varices Learning Center

 

Bleeding esophageal varices occur when veins in the walls of the lower part of the esophagus and sometimes the upper part of the stomach are wider than normal (dilated.

 
 

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Bleeding Esophageal Varices Causes

  • Portal Hypertension
 
 

Bleeding Esophageal Varices Details

Prevention

  • Beta blocker prophylaxis
  • Management of Liver Disease
  • Endoscopic Banding of Dilated Esophageal Veins
 

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