Esophageal Varices
This page contains the most recent discussion threads pertaining to Esophageal Varices, as well as a list of all of the drugs falling within this category.Esophageal Varices Overview
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 left untreated can be fatal. Esophageal varices are typically diagnosed through an esophagogastroduodenoscopy.
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Be the first to start a discussion about this category.Esophageal Varices Medications (6 results)
- ETHAMOLIN Ethanolamine
- ETHANOLAMINE
- SANVAR IR Vapreotide
- TERLIPRESSIN
- TERLIVAZ Terlipressin
- VAPREOTIDE