Prediction of esophageal varices in hepatic cirrhosis by noninvasive markers
Tafarel et al
European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology 23 (9) September 2011
ISSN: 0954-691X • Frequency: 12/year • Subscribe Now • Journal Website
This article aims to determine whether Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) Child–Turcotte–Pugh (CTP) classification, AST to platelet ratio index (APRI), and laboratory tests could predict the presence of esophageal varices (EV) or varices which need prophylactic therapy (medium or large size EV).
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