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Varices-- Swollen or enlarged veins, in this case on the lining of the esophagus.
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∙ 10y agoHernias around the opening of the stomach
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Is the name varices a boy name?
yeah the name varices is common boy name but some girls also have the same name"varices"
What is the CPT code a direct ligation of esophageal varices?
The CPT code for "direct ligation of esophageal varices" is 43400.
Where do varices occur?
Varices may occur in the lining of the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach, or in the upper part of the stomach.
What is testicular varices and what causes it?
Testicular varices is the condition where there is compression if the venous drainage in the testicles. This is mainly caused by the nutcracker syndrome.
Can the spleen cause esophageal varices?
no
Can you fly with esophageal varices?
endescopy?
Do varices require surgery?
Varices may require a special surgical procedure called balloon tamponade ligation to stop the bleeding
What are bleeding varices?
Bleeding varices are bleeding, dilated (swollen) veins in the esophagus (gullet), or the upper part of the stomach, caused by liver disease.
What Is the french word for the name varices?
veins
What are similarities between esophageal varices and hemorrhoids?
varicose
Difference between esophageal varices and hemorrhoids?
Esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. Hemorrhoids are groups of veins in the region of the anus.
What are esophageal varices?
Esophageal varices are abnormal, enlarged veins in the lower portion of the esophagus. They develop when blood flow to the liver is slowed, and blood gets backed up into the smaller vessels of the esophagus.
