Large paraesophageal varices on endosonography predict recurrence of esophageal varices and rebleeding.
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D019160:Endosonography; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012008:Recurrence; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016896:Treatment Outcome