Predictive value of platelet counts to detect grade of esophageal varices in liver cirrhosis

Introduction: Bleeding from esophageal varices (EVs) causes a significant risk in cirrhotic patients, often leading to life-threatening complications. While screening endoscopy is the recommended method to identify those at risk, its invasive nature and limitations prompt the search for alternative...

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Main Authors: Sushma Swaraj Rapelly, Shalini Suri, Nabila Nishat, Afreen Saif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-06-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1598_24
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