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ReviewCurrent gastroenterology reports2025

Future of Endoscopy in Surveillance of Esophageal Varices.

Carlos Moctezuma-Velazquez, Juan G Abraldes

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Review in Current gastroenterology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Carlos Moctezuma-VelazquezDivision of Gastroenterology (Liver Unit), University of Alberta, Zeidler Ledcor Centre, 8540 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2X8, Canada. moctezum@ualberta.ca.
Juan G AbraldesDivision of Gastroenterology (Liver Unit), University of Alberta, Zeidler Ledcor Centre, 8540 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2X8, Canada. juan.g.abraldes@ualberta.ca.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewtTo assess the evolving role of endoscopy assessment for esophageal varices in cirrhosis. RECENT

findingsThe approach to screening endoscopy for varices has significantly changed in the last 10 years with the refinement of non-diagnostic tests. Non-invasive diagnostic methods have reduced the need of upper endoscopies for variceal screening in patients with compensated cirrhosis, focusing primarily on those with ambiguous risk assessments or contraindications to non-selective beta-blockers (NSBBs). In contrast, decompensated cirrhosis patients require more frequent endoscopic evaluations due to their heightened risk of complications and the potential benefit of combination therapy (NSBBs + variceal ligation). In patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) the performance of non-invasive tests is suboptimal and most patients require endoscopy. Emerging applications of artificial intelligence (AI) can assist in patient triage and the interpretation of endoscopic findings, potentially improving care. Further research is essential to validate these technologies within clinical practice and optimize their integration into patient management strategies.

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Endoscopy, GastrointestinalEsophageal and Gastric VaricesEsophagoscopyLiver CirrhosisArtificial IntelligenceCarcinoma, HepatocellularHumansBeta-blockersCirrhosisHepatocellular carcinomaPortal hypertensionVariceal ligationVarices

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