Value of serum-ascites albumin gradient as a predictor of high risk varices in portal hypertensive patients
Ahmed Essam ElDin Shalaby;
Abstract
Less than 5% of portal hypertensive patients die without developing ascites or without experiencing a previous bleeding episode from gastroesophageal varices. Patients with cirrhosis and ascites usually have a lower serum albumin, higher Child-Pugh score,
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| Title | Value of serum-ascites albumin gradient as a predictor of high risk varices in portal hypertensive patients | Authors | Ahmed Essam ElDin Shalaby | Keywords | Value of serum-ascites albumin gradient as a predictor of high risk varices in portal hypertensive patients | Issue Date | 2007 | Description | Less than 5% of portal hypertensive patients die without developing ascites or without experiencing a previous bleeding episode from gastroesophageal varices. Patients with cirrhosis and ascites usually have a lower serum albumin, higher Child-Pugh score, |
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