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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 14, 2017; 23(10): 1735-1746
Published online Mar 14, 2017. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v23.i10.1735
Table 1 Sarin endoscopic grading classification for gastric varices
CategoryDescription
Gastroesophageal varix type 1Continuation from esophageal varices which extend along the lesser curve
Gastroesophageal varix type 2Continuation from esophageal varices which extend along the lesser curve but are more tortuous than GOV-1
Isolated gastric varix type 1Occur in the absence of esophageal varices and are located at the gastric fundus. Varices are tortuous and complex
Isolated gastric varix type 2Occur in the absence of esophageal varices and are located at the gastric body, antrum or pylorus