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Gastric, Intestinal, and Gallbladder Varices Hemodynamic and Therapeutic Considerations

Authors: ATEF A. SALAM MD, MARTIN GOLDMAN MD, DAVID SMITH Jr. MD, H. LOUIS HILL MD

Abstract

Atypically located varices are frequently overlooked in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with portal hypertension. The circulatory changes associated with these lesions are described and their relation to diagnosis and treatment emphasized.

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