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01-08-2020 | Esophageal Varices

Cirrhosis and Bleeding Esophageal Varices: Historic Perspectives

Authors: Antonio V. Sterpetti, Steven K. Kappes

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 8/2020

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The paper describes the fundamental discoveries in the definition and treatment of patients with bleeding esophageal varices and cirrhosis.

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Title: Cirrhosis and Bleeding Esophageal Varices: Historic Perspectives
Authors: Antonio V. Sterpetti
Steven K. Kappes
Publication date: 01-08-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Esophageal Varices
Hypertension
Portal Hypertension
Portal Hypertension
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 8/2020
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-020-04674-8

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