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(I85.9) Oesophageal varices without bleeding
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838 786 in individuals diagnosis oesophageal varices without bleeding confirmed
19 687 deaths with diagnosis oesophageal varices without bleeding
2% mortality rate associated with the disease oesophageal varices without bleeding
Diagnosis oesophageal varices without bleeding is diagnosed Men are 38.84% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis oesophageal varices without bleeding
13 296 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis oesophageal varices without bleeding
6 391 (2.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease oesophageal varices without bleeding - Men and Women aged 55-59
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features oesophageal varices without bleeding
Absence or low individual and public risk
Oesophageal varices without bleeding - what does this mean
Oesophageal varices without bleeding are a condition in which the veins in the oesophagus become abnormally enlarged and swollen, but no bleeding occurs. this is usually caused by an increased pressure in the portal vein, which is the vein that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver. it can also be caused by cirrhosis of the liver, which is a condition in which the liver is damaged and unable to function properly.
What happens during the disease - oesophageal varices without bleeding
Oesophageal varices without bleeding is caused by increased pressure in the portal vein due to portal hypertension. this increased pressure causes the veins in the lower part of the oesophagus to become enlarged and weakened, leading to the formation of varices. these varices can become stretched and thin, and can rupture, leading to bleeding. however, in cases of oesophageal varices without bleeding, the varices have not yet ruptured, and the patient is at risk of developing bleeding varices in the future.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Endoscopy
- Upper GI series
- Esophageal manometry
- Esophageal Doppler ultrasound
- Liver function tests
- CT scan
- MRI scan
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the risk of bleeding from oesophageal varices
- Identify the underlying cause of oesophageal varices
- Provide lifestyle advice to reduce the risk of bleeding
- Prescribe medications to reduce the pressure in the portal vein
- Perform endoscopic variceal ligation to reduce the size of the varices
- Perform endoscopic sclerotherapy to reduce the size of the varices
- Perform endoscopic variceal banding to reduce the size of the varices
- Perform endoscopic balloon tamponade to reduce the size of the varices
- Perform endoscopic variceal stent placement to reduce the size of the varices
- Perform transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) to reduce the pressure in the portal vein
- Perform surgical portosystemic shunt to reduce the pressure in the portal vein
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Oesophageal varices without bleeding - Prevention
The prevention of oesophageal varices without bleeding includes lifestyle modifications such as avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and maintaining a healthy weight, as well as medications such as beta-blockers and endoscopic treatments such as band ligation and sclerotherapy to reduce the risk of further complications.