Esophageal varices



Esophageal varices

Original Article:  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/medical/IM02167
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Esophageal varices

Illustration showing esophageal varices

Esophageal varices are enlarged veins in the lower esophagus. They're often due to obstructed blood flow through the portal vein, which carries blood from the intestine, pancreas and spleen to the liver.
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