Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 129-134 , December 2009

Prediction of oesophageal varices in patients with compensated cirrhosis: A novel scoring system

Received 8 May 2009 ,Accepted 7 October 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ajg.2009.10.002

Arab Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 129-134 , December 2009

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