The esophagus (food pipe) is the tube that connects your throat to your stomach. Varices are enlarged veins that may be found in the ...

What Is It? Published: January, 2019. Esophageal varices are swollen veins in the lining of the lower esophagus near the stomach. Gastric varices are swollen ...

Varices are expanded blood vessels in the esophagus, the tube that connects the mouth and stomach. Esophageal varices are a common ...

Esophageal varices are a direct result of high blood pressure in the portal vein. This condition is called portal hypertension. It causes blood to ...

Summary. Esophageal varices are large or swollen blood vessels around the esophagus. If they rupture and the blood leaks, it can cause serious complications.

Esophageal varices are dilated submucosal distal esophageal veins connecting the portal and systemic circulations. This happens due to ...

venous pressure, may result in several complications. Esophageal variceal bleeding is ...

Esophageal Varices. Esophageal varices are enlarged or swollen veins on the lining of the esophagus. Varices can be life-threatening if they ...

Esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension, ...