Why do varices develop preferrentially in the esophagus in portal hypertensive patients?: a hypothesis based on cardiopulmonary physiology
Wattanasirichaigoon, S.; Tang, I.M.; Harris, A.G.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 77(10): 534-538
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 7745375 Document Number: 424804
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