What are bleeding varices?
Varices are dilated blood vessels usually in the esophagus or stomach. They
cause no symptoms unless they rupture and bleed. Bleeding from varices is a
life-threatening complication of portal hypertension. Portal hypertension ...
What is portal hypertension and variceal bleeding?
Variceal bleeding is caused by portal hypertension. Portal
hypertension is an increase in the pressure within the portal vein (the vein
that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver). This i...
