Oesophageal varices

Definition

Abnormally dilated veins developed as portosystemic shunts in the lining of the lower oesophagus in patients with portal hypertension. Once oesophageal varices develop, they continue to grow, and bleeding from oesophageal varices can be fatal.

3 subordinate codes

• DA26.00Oesophageal varices with bleeding
• DA26.01Oesophageal varices without bleeding
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Vascular disorders of the oesophagus

• DA26.1Angiodysplasia or arteriovenous malformation of oesophagus
• DA26.2Intramural haemorrhage of oesophagus
• DA26.3Gastro-oesophageal laceration-haemorrhage syndrome
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified