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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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