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Testing for Esophageal Varices (Portal Hypertension)

Categories

Digestive System

Liver

Scan or Test

Attachment

Last Update

June 1, 2020

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WI85-1458

Language

English

Location

QEII Health Sciences Centre

Creator

Hepatology, QE II

Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease. Over time, it scars the liver. Varices are blood vessels that have expanded (gotten bigger). This pamphlet explains how varices are diagnosed and what you need to know about the test.

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