Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	85338
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Non-invasive model for predicting high-risk esophageal varices based on liver and spleen stiffness
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Long-Bao Yang, Xin Gao, Hong Li, Xin-Xing Tantai, Fen-Rong Chen, Lei Dong, Xu-Sheng Dang, Zhong-Cao Wei, Chen-Yu Liu and Yan Wang
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Shaanxi Provincial Key Research & Development Plan 2020SF-159
Corresponding Author	Yan Wang, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, No. 157 of Xiwu Road, Xi'an 710004, Shaanxi Province, China. sarrye@163.com
Key Words	Cirrhosis; High-risk esophageal varices; Non-invasive prediction model; Spleen stiffness measurement; Liver stiffness measurement; Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Core Tip	The non-invasive prediction model for predicting high risk esophageal varices (HEVs) in patients with viral cirrhosis was successfully established based on the spleen stiffness measurement and liver stiffness measurement. It is a novel model that has not been reported. The model was shown to be better than previous prediction models. The new model is reliable in predicting HEVs and can be used as an alternative to routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy screening, which is helpful for clinical decision making.
Citation	Yang LB, Gao X, Li H, Tantai XX, Chen FR, Dong L, Dang XS, Wei ZC, Liu CY, Wang Y. Non-invasive model for predicting high-risk esophageal varices based on liver and spleen stiffness. World J Gastroenterol 2023; 29(25): 4072-4084

Received	2023-04-23 14:24
Peer-Review Started	2023-04-23 14:25
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2023-05-15 09:12
Revised	2023-05-20 14:14
Second Decision	2023-06-02 03:11
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2023-06-02 08:47
Articles in Press	2023-06-02 08:47
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Typeset the Manuscript	2023-06-21 05:57

ISSN	1007-9327 (print) and 2219-2840 (online)
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