RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Preventing a first episode of esophageal variceal hemorrhage
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 235
OP 244
VO 75
IS 3
A1 Khaderi, Saira
A1 Barnes, David
YR 2008
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/75/3/235.abstract
AB In patients with esophageal varices, hemorrhage is common and often lethal, so we need to take a proactive approach to preventing a first episode of bleeding. All patients with cirrhosis should undergo endoscopy to look for varices. Depending on the size and appearance of the varices and the patient’s Child-Pugh grade, prophylactic treatment may be indicated.