Varices are large or swollen blood vessels, which can be located around the esophagus. The most common cause of esophageal varices is scarring of the liver. Varices may be small or large, and the ...

Bleeding esophageal varices occur when swollen veins (varices) in your lower esophagus rupture and bleed. The esophagus is the muscular tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. The veins in your ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Oesophageal varices haemorrhage' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications ...

The esophagus connects the pharynx and the stomach via a long tube. The inflammation in the veins of the esophagus is termed as esophageal varices. As the enlarged veins are very close to the inner ...

The use of bands for oesophageal bleeding will stop the bleeding and has significant benefits over the alternative of injection sclerotherapy. The benefits include: improved mortality and a reduction ...

2.1.1 Oesophageal varices are enlarged veins within the lower oesophagus and the oesophagogastric junction which develop in patients with portal hypertension, often as a result of cirrhosis. Bleeding ...

DALLAS – March 17, 2005 – Diagnosing inflammation, pre-cancerous changes or dilated veins in the esophagus is now as easy as taking a pill – a pill housing miniature video cameras. UT Southwestern ...