Assessment of Platelet Count and Doppler Ultrasound on Hepatic and Splenic Venoussystem as Non-Invasive Predictors of Gastric Varices in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis

Abstract

Background: Gastric varices are probably associated with thrombocytopenia. However, the prevalence and severity of thrombocytopenia are unknown in this clinical setting.Objective: To assess platelet count and doppler ultrasound on hepatic and splenic venous system as noninvasive predictors of gastric varices in patients with liver cirrhosis with no history of previous endoscopic or surgical intervention for portal hypertension.