Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Asymptomatic Gastric Varices

Gastric varices occur due to Left sided Portal hypertension also known as Sinistrial hypertension. In patients who have not bled, conservative management is advocated because the chance of developing significant bleeding is 4-18%
Surgery for the same is carried out in patients who are
Uncompliant
Any other surgery
REd wale sign is positive (These cases are under high risk for bleeding)