Factors Associated with Aggravation of Esophageal Varices after B-RTO for Gastric Varices

Abstract

T-bil and HVPG were significant independent risk factors for EV aggravation after B-RTO. The patients with T-bil ≥ 1.6 mg/dL or HVPG ≥ 13 mmHg require careful follow-up evaluation, including endoscopy.