ICD-11 definition : Abnormally dilated veins developed as portosystemic shunts in the lining of the lower
esophagus in patients with portal hypertension. Once oesophageal varices develop,
they continue to grow, and bleeding from esophageal varices can be fatal.;
Abnormally dilated veins developed as portosystemic shunts in the lining of the lower
esophagus in patients with portal hypertension. Once oesophageal varices develop,
they continue to grow, and bleeding from esophageal varices can be fatal.