Roosevelt Hospital

Splenic Elastography as a Predictor of Gastroesophageal Varices in Cirrhosis

Introduction: Gastroesophageal varices are a major complication of portal hypertension in cirrhosis, associated with high morbidity and mortality. Noninvasive predictors are needed to reduce reliance on endoscopy. Splenic elastography has emerged as a potential tool to assess por...