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gastric varices
gastric varicesvarices located in the gastric mucosa, most commonly in the cardia and fundus, as a result of portal hypertension, which are prone to ulceration and massive bleeding. Gastric varices are difficult to treat endoscopically and may require TIPS placement.gas·tric va·ri·ces (gastrik vari-sēz) Varices located in gastric mucosa, most commonly in the cardia and fundus, as a result of portal hypertension, which are prone to ulceration and massive bleeding. |