| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10016362 | The American Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Thrombocytopenia, splenomegaly, or ascites is an unreliable predictor of bleeding esophageal varices. Urgent or emergent endoscopy is still advocated to accurately diagnose bleeding esophageal varices.
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Authors
Siang-Hiong MBBS, Wee-Ping MBBS, Shu-Woan MBBS,