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Distinctive hemodynamic phenotype in Fontan-type circulation patients with distal esophageal varices.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 May 2026
Téllez Luis, Toledano María, Álvarez María, Garrido-Lestache Elvira, Garrido Elena, Guerrero Antonio, Donate Jesús, Canova Lorenzo, Torres María, Perna Cristian, Del Cerro María Jesús, Albillos Agustín
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Esophageal varices (EV) are common in adults with Fontan-type circulation and may arise via distinct hemodynamic mechanisms depending on their anatomic location. We aimed to determine the prevalence, anatomical distribution, and hemodynamic correlates of EV in this population. APPROACH AND RESULTS: In this prospective cohort study, 114 consecutive adults with Fontan-type circulation underwent...
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