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TIPS for gastric varices.

Authors :
Ryan, B.M.
Stockbrugger, R.W.
Ryan, J.M.
Source :
Gut. May2003, Vol. 52 Issue 5, p772. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Comments on the article concerning the outcome of TIPS in patients with gastric varices (GV) compared to esophageal varices (OV) previously published in the periodical 'Gut.' Lower mean portosystemic pressure gradient in patients with GV bleeding relative to those with a history of OV bleeding.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00175749
Volume :
52
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Gut
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9737051
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/gut.52.5.772