Table 2.

Classification of esophageal varices according to the Japanese Research Society for Portal Hypertension (JRSPH) [12].

Form	F1: straight-shaped varices (do not disappear with insufflation) F2: slightly enlarged tortuous varices occupying less than one-third of the esophageal lumen F3: large-sided varices occupying more than one-third of the esophageal lumen
Fundamental color	White (CW) Blue (CB)
Red color sign (RC)	Red Wale Marking (RWM) Cherry Red Spot (CRS) Hematocystic Spot (HS) Diffuse Redness (DR)
Location	Locus superior (Ls): varices located above the level of the tracheal bifurcation Locus medialis (Lm): varices located at or near the level of the tracheal bifurcation Locus inferiorior (Li): varices located within the area encompassing the abdominal and lower thoracic esophagus
Esophagitis	Esophagitis positive (E+) Esophagitis negative (E−)