Asymptomatic portal hypertension incidentally detected during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Esophageal or gastric varices may be incidentally seen during endoscopy for dyspeptic or reflux symptoms. However, the frequency of their occurrence in these patients is unknown. Our center follows the scope and treat strategy for adult patients with dyspeptic or reflux symptoms and this provided us an opportunity to study this. Apart from providing an idea on the etiological spectrum, our data suggests that patients with incidentally detected varices have well preserved liver function which may provide a window for better management.
Department of Gastrointestinal Sciences, Christian Medical College, Vellore 632 004, Tamil Nadu, India.
Amit Kumar
AK
Dutta
Uday George
UG
Zachariah
Kattiparambil Gangadharan
KG
Sajith
Avinash
A
Balekuduru
Manoj Kumar
MK
Sahu
Sudipta Dhar
SD
Chowdhury
Ashok
A
Chacko
D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006975:Hypertension, Portal / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D033162:Incidental Findings; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011669:Pulmonary Wedge Pressure; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler