Gastrointestinal varices physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Physical examination of patients with gastrointestinal varices is usually remarkable for ascites, pallor, jaundice, tachycardia, low blood pressure in case of shock, hepatomegaly or shrunken liver (in case of cirrhosis), spleenomegaly, altered mental status, palmar erythema, cyanosis and clubbing.

Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients with gastrointestinal varices is usually remarkable for the following findings:

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