Evaluation and follow-up of patients with portal hypertension and oesophageal varices: how and when.
de Franchis
R
R
Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Service, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Milan, IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Italy. defranchis@planet.it
Dellera
A
A
Fazzini
L
L
Zatelli
S
S
Savojardo
V
V
Primignani
M
M
D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D017082:Portal Pressure; D018570:Risk Assessment