Obstetrical & gynecological surveyHumansEsophageal and Gastric VaricesPregnancyFemalePregnancy Complications
Perinatal Management of Esophageal Varices.
Elisabeth N Adkins, Carla W Brady, Jeffrey A Kuller, Luke A Gatta
Published: 202610.1097/OGX.0000000000001469
Abstract
IMPORTANCE: Physiological changes in pregnancy pose unique challenges for cirrhosis and portal hypertension, particularly during the third trimester and intrapartum setting. Pregnancy may increase the risk of worsening of esophageal varices and life-…
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