Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Invasive Parameters for Detecting Esophageal Varices in Cirrhotic Patients in a Resource-Limited Setting
OBJECTIVES This study evaluates the ability of selected non-invasive markers—portal vein diameter (>13 mm), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), AST-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), platelet-to-spleen diameter ratio, spleen size, and INR to detect oesophageal varices in cirrhotic patients accurately. The goal is to reduce...