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Grading of esophageal varices in patients with gastric varices and portal hypertensive gastropathy.
| Variable | Patients with grade I/II esophageal varices (n=52) | Patients with grade III/IV esophageal varices (n=91) | Odds ratio (95% confidence interval) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients with gastric varices (n=24) | 12 (23.1%) | 12 (13.2%) | 1.98 (0.75–5.23) | .20 |
| Patients with portal hypertensive gastropathy (n=31) | 8 (15.4%) | 23 (25.3%) | 0.54 (0.2–1.41) | .24 |
