DA43.0 Gastric varices

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Abnormally dilated veins developed as portosystemic shunts in the lining of stomach (fundus and/or cardia) in patients with portal hypertension. Once gastric varices develop, they continue to grow, and bleeding from gastric varices can be fatal.

postcoordination

synonyms

• Gastric varices
• gastric varix
• stomach varix
• Gastric varices NOS
• Gastric varices with bleeding
• Gastric varices without bleeding

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