Introduction: Upper gastro-intestinal endoscopy remains the gold standard for screening for
esophageal varices but it has its own limitations. It is an invasive, expensive and …

Abstract Background: Esophageal varices (EVs) are serious consequences of liver cirrhosis.
Several studies have evaluated the possible non-invasive markers for the diagnosis of EVs …

Objective This study aims to assess esophageal varices (EV) by noninvasive parameters in
patients with liver cirrhosis. Background The current guidelines recommend the screening of …

Method: Patients with either sex, aged between 18 and 60 years with diagnosis of cirrhosis
were studied. Detailed history, physical examination along with relevant investigations were …

Background Endoscopic surveillance of esophageal varices (EV) in patients with cirrhosis is
expensive and uncomfortable for many patients. Therefore, there is a particular need for …

ABSTRACT Background/Aims: Endoscopy as a screening modality for esophageal varices
is becoming difficult because of its invasiveness, cost, and increased burden of liver …

Background There is a particular need for noninvasive predictors of esophageal varices
(EV) that might help reduce medical, social, and economic costs. Our study aimed at …

Background: Esophageal varices (EVs) represent the main complication of portal
hypertension and carry a significant risk of morbidity and mortality …

Abstract Background & Aims. Variceal bleeding is a dramatic and common complication of
cirrhosis, and, therefore, endoscopy is recommended for the screening of EV (esophageal …

Aim: recent guidelines recommend that all cirrhotic patients without previous variceal
hemorrhage undergo endoscopic screening to detect esophageal varices. The aim of this …