Gastric varices are present at the time of screening endoscopy in approximately 25% of patients with known cirrhosis; 18% of patients with known cirrhosis have both esophageal and gastric varices.

Can capsule endoscopy be proposed as an alternative to esophagogastroduodenoscopy for diagnosis and assessment of esophageal varices? To answer this question, several issues must be considered ...

Patient population for the NAVIGATE trial is based on non-invasive tests and clinical criteria utilizing latest treatment guidelines for portal ...