Why is spleen stiffness better at predicting large esophageal varices and variceal bleeders?

Am J Gastroenterol. 2014 Jan;109(1):134. doi: 10.1038/ajg.2013.388.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Elasticity*
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications*
  • Liver Cirrhosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Spleen / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spleen / pathology*
  • Ultrasonography