Oesophageal varices. Oesophagus affected by varices (dilated blood vessels). Oesophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins (varices) in the lower third of the oesophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension - high blood pressure in the portal vein and its tributaries | |
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