Variceal bleeding: Revision history

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10 September 2023

  • curprev 21:4921:49, 10 September 2023Nikolas talk contribs 2,655 bytes +2,655 Created page with "'''Bleeding from oesophageal varices''' is a severe complication of portal hypertension. It’s a common complication of cirrhosis, affecting up to 60% of patients with decompensated cirrhosis. 1/3 of patients with cirrhosis develop variceal bleeding in the first 2 years. The mortality rate is very high, up to 40%. == Clinical features == Variceal bleeding presents as sudden severe upper GI bleeding in a patient with known liver di..." Tag: Visual edit