Frequency and characteristic features of portal hypertensive gastropathy in patients with viral cirrhosis (original) (raw)

2010

Abstract

To determine the frequency and specific characteristic features of portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) in cirrhosis due to viral etiology. Cross-sectional descriptive study. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from June 2006 till June 2008. Patients with hepatitis B and C cirrhosis were included who underwent screening esophago-gastroduodenoscopy (EGD) for varices. Baveno III consensus statement was used for diagnosing PHG on

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