Esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, commonly due to cirrhosis. People with esophageal varices have a strong tendency to develop severe bleeding, which can be fatal if left untreated. Esophageal varices are typically diagnosed through esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Connections
Treated By
Endoscopic sclerotherapy is a standard treatment for bleeding esophageal varices.
Source Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the digestive system
2. Esophageal Varices (Wikipedia)
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They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, commonly due to cirrhosis.
Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (Wikipedia)
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It is used to treat portal hypertension (which is often due to liver cirrhosis) which frequently leads to intestinal bleeding, life-threatening esophageal bleeding (esophageal varices) and the buildup of fluid within the abdomen (ascites).
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