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World J Gastroenterol. May 21, 2024; 30(19): 2615-2617
Published online May 21, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i19.2615
Reinforcing the management of type 1 gastric esophageal varices
Zain Majid, Ghazi Abrar
Zain Majid, Ghazi Abrar, Department of Gastroenterology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 75500, Pakistan
Author contributions: Majid Z wrote and edited the final draft; Abrar G wrote the initial manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Zain Majid, FCPS, MBBS, Academic Research, Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Chand Bibi Road, Karachi 75500, Pakistan. zain88@hotmail.com
Received: February 3, 2024
Revised: April 22, 2024
Accepted: April 25, 2024
Published online: May 21, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Management of gastric varices can be challenging, with a correct diagnosis being of paramount importance in order to ensure that the correct treatment is given.