This difference did not reach statistical significance due to the small numbers involved, but splenorenal varices also exert a protective effect against the variceal bleed by diverting blood away from the gastroesophageal junction.
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Color Doppler evaluation of left gastric vein hemodynamics in cirrhosis with portal hypertension and its correlation with esophageal varices and variceal bleed.
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