Recumbent posture may lead to esophageal variceal bleeding in postprandial phase.
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D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000503:physiopathology; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D019518:Postprandial Period; D011187:Posture; D013152:Splanchnic Circulation