Use of the platelet count/spleen diameter ratio for the noninvasive diagnosis of esophageal varices...
Use of the platelet count/spleen diameter ratio for the noninvasive diagnosis of esophageal varices in patients with schistosomiasis
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India: Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
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India: Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd
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In patients with liver cirrhosis, the platelet count/spleen diameter ratio has been validated as a parameter for the noninvasive diagnosis of esophageal varices. Schistosoma infection is a frequent cause of portal hypertension in Middle Eastern countries, and is associated with the development of esophageal varices. In this study we aimed to evalua...
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Use of the platelet count/spleen diameter ratio for the noninvasive diagnosis of esophageal varices in patients with schistosomiasis
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_8c9050d40d814fd0b1accfc436dde75b
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1319-3767
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1998-4049
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10.4103/1319-3767.84483
