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Testing for Esophageal Varices (Portal Hypertension)

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Hepatology, QE II

Cirrhosis is a type of liver disease. Over time, it scars the liver. Varices are blood vessels that have expanded (gotten bigger). This pamphlet explains how varices are diagnosed and what you need to know about the test.

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