Background: It is currently recommended that all patients with liver cirrhosis undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) to identify those who have large esophageal varices (LEVx ...

After TIPS, performing an EVL or taking a beta-blocker is unnecessary. Esophageal varices are diagnosed by upper endoscopy in ...

Esophageal capsule endoscopy for screening and surveillance of esophageal varices in patients with portal hypertension. Hepatology 47 , 1595–1603 (2008). Article Google Scholar ...

Her medical history included liver cirrhosis secondary to ethanol abuse, ascites, portal hypertension, esophageal ... intensive care unit, and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed ...