Esophageal varices are one of the major complications of liver cirrhosis.Accurate grading of these varices is essential for effective management . Traditionally, esophagogastroduodenoscopy is the gold standard for diagnosing and grading esophageal varices,Multi detector computed tomography (MDCT) has emerged as a non-invasive alternative for evaluating esophageal varices.it particularly appealing for patients who contraindicated to endoscopy .
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Comparison between CT and endscopy in esophageal varices
Timeframe: Baseline