Gastric variceal hemorrhage is a serious consequence of end-stage liver disease, which is associated with high morbidity and mortality. 1 The majority of patients with cirrhosis develop varices ...

Background and Aims: Acute variceal bleed (AVB) is an important precipitating factor for development of hepatic encephalopathy (HE). However, there is paucity of data on the role of lactulose for ...

However, the effects of B-RTO on liver function remain unknown. Methods: Fourteen patients with portal hypertension and gastric varices with SRS were studied, consisting of four patients with ...

Patients with SVH typically present with symptoms of upper GI bleeding, which often occurs due to ruptured gastric varices. Splenomegaly and normal liver function tests are common clinical findings.