P16 Non-invasive detection of oesophageal varices: comparison of non-invasive assessment of systemic haemodynamics with laboratory parameters and predictive scores
Abstract
Endoscopic screening for varices (OV) is advised in cirrhosis, repeated every 1–3 years, with primary prophylaxis given to large OV. This is costly to endoscopy units, unpleasant for patients and multiple procedures may affect compliance. Cirrhosis is characterised by a hyperdynamic circulation; novel tools make non-invasive assessment possible.Citation
Rye K, Mortimore G, Austin A, et al (2010) 'P16 Non-invasive detection of oesophageal varices: comparison of non-invasive assessment of systemic haemodynamics with laboratory parameters and predictive scores', Gut, 59:A18.Publisher
BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.Journal
GutDOI
10.1136/gut.2010.223362.42Additional Links
http://gut.bmj.com/content/59/Suppl_2/A18.1Type
ArticleLanguage
enISSN
175749ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1136/gut.2010.223362.42