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Esophageal Varices

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

AnemiaAspirationAvoid Beta BlockersAvoid HypertensionAvoid VasoconstrictorsBlood Loss (Excessive)Delayed EmergenceFull StomachHypotensionHypovolemiaRSISepsisShock

Pathophysiology

Esophageal varices are dilated submucosal veins in the distal esophagus that connect the portal and systemic circulations. They form in response to portal hypertension , most often from cirrhosis ....

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