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

patients may soon develop shock. Treatment of gastric varices can include injection of the varices with cyanoacrylate glue, or a radiological procedure...

Examples of varices include:[citation needed] Varicose veins, large tortuous veins usually found on legs Sublingual varices Esophageal varices, commonly...

and esophageal varices. The formation of esophageal varices (dilated veins) is linked to the presence of portal hypertension. Additionally, esophageal varices...

systemic venous system. This can also occur in the esophagus, causing esophageal varices, and at the level of the umbilicus, causing caput medusae. Between...

Esophageal atresia and tracheoesophageal fistula Esophageal cancer Esophageal dysphagia Esophageal varices Esophageal web Esophagitis GERD Hiatus hernia Killian–Jamieson...

bleeding. Causes of upper GI bleeds include: peptic ulcer disease, esophageal varices due to liver cirrhosis and cancer, among others. Causes of lower GI...

upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophageal varices (distended and fragile veins in the esophageal wall, usually a result of cirrhosis). The...

and form venous dilatations. Such dilatation can lead to esophageal varices and anorectal varices. Caput medusae can also result. A portacaval shunt is analogous...

to varices. Esophageal varices often do not have symptoms until they rupture. A ruptured varix is considered a medical emergency because varices can...