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Liver cirrhosis frequently results in portal hypertension, which can lead to the formation of gastroesophageal varices. Variceal bleeding is a serious complication of portal hypertension and a common cause of death for cirrhosis patients. The development of varices and risk of bleeding depends on factors like portal pressure, variceal size, and wall tension. Increased blood flow and resistance in the portal system contribute to high portal pressure and the development of collateral blood vessels like varice
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