do not specify esophageal or gastric aspect unless particularly discussed; hemorrhaging esophageal or gastric varices: coordinate with HEMORRHAGE, GASTROINTESTINAL
Scope Note
Dilated blood vessels in the ESOPHAGUS or GASTRIC FUNDUS that shunt blood from the portal circulation (PORTAL SYSTEM) to the systemic venous circulation. Often they are observed in individuals with portal hypertension (HYPERTENSION, PORTAL).
Entry Version
ESOPHAGEAL GASTRIC VARICES
Entry Term(s)
Esophageal Varices
Esophageal Varix
Gastric Varices
Gastric Varix
NLM Classification #
WI 255
Public MeSH Note
85; was ESOPHAGEAL VARICES 1963-84
Online Note
use ESOPHAGEAL AND GASTRIC VARICES to search ESOPHAGEAL VARICES 1966-84
Dilated blood vessels in the ESOPHAGUS or GASTRIC FUNDUS that shunt blood from the portal circulation (PORTAL SYSTEM) to the systemic venous circulation. Often they are observed in individuals with portal hypertension (HYPERTENSION, PORTAL).
