Alternative Diagnostic Tests of Gastroesophageal Varices in Liver Cirrhosis: Recent Advance
( Liver Cirrhosis - Update and Current Challenges )
Publication series ： Liver Cirrhosis - Update and Current Challenges
Author： Xingshun Qi Qiang Zhu and Ye Tian
Publisher： IntechOpen
Publication year： 2017
E-ISBN: INT6624468418
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9789535133094
P-ISBN(Hardback): 9789535133100
Subject： R57 digestive system disease and coeliac disease
Keyword： 消化系及腹部疾病
Language： ENG
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Alternative Diagnostic Tests of Gastroesophageal Varices in Liver Cirrhosis: Recent Advance
Description
Routine screening for gastroesophageal varices in liver cirrhosis is necessary. At present, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is the golden diagnostic test of gastroesophageal varices. However, the use of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is restricted because of its poor compliance and adverse events. In this chapter, we reviewed the recent evidence regarding the value of noninvasive or less invasive tests for the diagnosis of gastroesophageal varices in liver cirrhosis.
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