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Small esophageal varices mild esophagitis at gej portal hypertension..if surgery cannot b done what is the treatment?
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Portal hypertension: This is most commonly due to cirrhosis of the liver and must be dealt with by a hepatologist, gastroenterologist or general surgeon familiar with the area of practice. Knowing the etiology of this would also be helpful. The esohagitis at the gej may be due to reflux.
Answered 2/4/2014
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