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Question:

How does portal hypertension cause esophageal varices?

Author: Jade Ann Paterson



Answer:

The increased pressure in the portal vein causes blood into smaller blood vessels within the lower part of the esophagus (gastro-oesophageal junction)- these thin walled veins may rupture/hemorrhage


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