Contrast-Enhanced CT May Be a Diagnostic Alternative for Gastroesophageal Varices in Cirrhosis with and without Previous Endoscopic Variceal Therapy

<div>Pitfalls in diagnosis of GEVs on contrast-enhanced CT. (a) Esophageal wall became stiff after repeated endoscopic treatments. (b) Small EVs were observed on contrast-enhanced CT, but missed on endoscopy. (c) GVs could not be evaluated as gastric cavity was not fully expanded. (d) GVs appeared as irregular vascular shadows, where the maximum diameter of varices was hard to be measured. CT: computed tomography; GEVs: gastroesophageal varices; EVs: esophageal varices; GVs: gastric varices.</div>

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

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Figure 3: Contrast-Enhanced CT May Be a Diagnostic Alternative for Gastroesophageal Varices in Cirrhosis with and without Previous Endoscopic Variceal Therapy 

Figure 3 | Contrast-Enhanced CT May Be a Diagnostic Alternative for Gastroesophageal Varices in Cirrhosis with and without Previous Endoscopic Variceal Therapy 