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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Mar 16, 2024; 16(3): 108-111
Published online Mar 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i3.108
Future directions of noninvasive prediction of esophageal variceal bleeding: No worry about the present computed tomography inefficiency
Yu-Hang Zhang, Bing Hu
Yu-Hang Zhang, Bing Hu, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang YH and Hu B contributed to this paper; Zhang YH designed, drafted and revised the manuscript; Hu B contributed the concept.
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Corresponding author: Bing Hu, MD, Doctor, Full Professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No. 37 Guoxue Alley, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. hubing@wchscu.cn
Received: December 27, 2023
Peer-review started: December 27, 2023
First decision: January 16, 2024
Revised: January 16, 2024
Accepted: February 6, 2024
Article in press: February 6, 2024
Published online: March 16, 2024
Core Tip

Core Tip: Current imaging techniques, especially computed tomography, are helpful for describing some of the characteristics that may explain the severity of portal hypertension. However, studies on radiomics have not achieved good results in accurately predicting variceal bleeding. In future studies, more delicate features of the images (especially the texture of variceal walls) could be focused on to reveal subtle signs of correlation.