Directory of Varices Resources

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In medicine (gastroenterology), esophageal varices are extreme dilations of sub-mucosal veins in the mucosa of the esophagus in diseases featuring portal hypertension, secondary to cirrhosis primarily.

Resources in This Category

• Bleeding Esophageal Varices

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000268.htm
  Find information about this disorder and gives a definition, its causes, incidence, and risk factors.

• Canadian Liver Foundation: Variceal Bleeding

  http://www.liver.ca/Liver_Disease/Adult_Liver_Diseases/Variceal_Bleeding.aspx
  Explains what varices are, the symptoms, causes, therapies, and treatment procedures for this condition related to advanced liver disease.

• eMedicine - Esophageal Varices

  http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/182098-overview
  Find an introduction, clinical differentials, workup, treatment, and medications.

• MedicineNet - Bleeding Esophageal Varices

  http://www.medicinenet.com/bleeding_varices/article.htm
  Learn about symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

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