Gastroesophageal variceal hemorrhage in patients with chronic liver diseases attending university of Gondar Specialized comprehensive hospital in Ethiopia: Institutional based cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Rupture and bleeding from Gastroesophageal Varices (GEVs) are major complications among patients with chronic liver disease (CLD) and are associated with a high mortality rate. Hence, identifying factors of Gastroesophageal Variceal Hemorrhage (GEVH) is essential for the management and prevention of this fatal outcome.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of GEVH and its associated factors among patients with CLD in Northwest Ethiopia.