Update of endoscopy in liver disease: More than just treating varices

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 7, 2012; 18(5): 401-411
Published online Feb 7, 2012. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i5.401

Table 1 Summary of primary prophylaxis of esophageal varices

Grade	Appearance	High-risk stigmata	Treatment
Grade 1: Small varices	Barely noticeable varices; disappear easily with insufflation	No red signs	No treatment
Grade 2: Small/medium varices	Small or medium varices; do not easily disappear with insufflation	± Red signs	NSBB or VBL
Grade 3: Medium/large varices	Medium or large varies; do not disappear with insufflation	± Red signs	NSBB or VBL

NSBB: Non-selective b blockers; VBL: Variceal band ligation.

Citation: Krystallis C, Masterton GS, Hayes PC, Plevris JN. Update of endoscopy in liver disease: More than just treating varices. World J Gastroenterol 2012; 18(5): 401-411
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v18/i5/401.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v18.i5.401