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The main danger of death with esophageal varices is if they rupture, causing massive bleeding into the esophagus (windpipe). If a patient has had a previous rupture of their esophageal varices, they have a 70% chance of it bleeding again, and each time the vessels rupture there is about a 30% chance of it being fatal.
If you have esophageal varices, then it is a condition you should consult with your doctor about. It needs adequate management to help prevent rupture, and also to treat the underlying cause (most often cirrhosis).
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Is the name varices a boy name?
yeah the name varices is common boy name but some girls also have the same name"varices"
What are varices?
Varices-- Swollen or enlarged veins, in this case on the lining of the esophagus.
What is the CPT code a direct ligation of esophageal varices?
The CPT code for "direct ligation of esophageal varices" is 43400.
What is testicular varices and what causes it?
Testicular varices is the condition where there is compression if the venous drainage in the testicles. This is mainly caused by the nutcracker syndrome.
Can you fly with esophageal varices?
endescopy?
Do varices require surgery?
Varices may require a special surgical procedure called balloon tamponade ligation to stop the bleeding
What are bleeding varices?
Bleeding varices are bleeding, dilated (swollen) veins in the esophagus (gullet), or the upper part of the stomach, caused by liver disease.
What Is the french word for the name varices?
veins
What is splenic varices?
Splenic varices are dilated blood vessels that develop in the spleen due to increased pressure in the portal vein system. They can occur in conditions such as portal hypertension, often as a result of liver disease. Splenic varices can lead to complications like bleeding if they rupture.
Where do varices occur?
Varices most commonly occur in the esophagus, stomach, and rectum. They are dilated and swollen blood vessels that can lead to complications like bleeding if left untreated.
What are similarities between esophageal varices and hemorrhoids?
varicose
Can the spleen cause esophageal varices?
Esophageal varices are typically caused by portal hypertension due to liver disease, not by the spleen. However, if the spleen becomes enlarged (splenomegaly) due to certain conditions like cirrhosis, it can contribute to an increase in portal hypertension and indirectly worsen esophageal varices.
