The patient's cirrhosis of the liver has also caused a dilation of the veins of the lower esophagus secondary to portal hypertension,resulting in the development of the complication of:

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Esophageal varices are dilated submucosal veins in the lower esophagus, often secondary to portal hypertension, which is a common complication of cirrhosis of the liver.

The Patient's Cirrhosis of the Liver Has Also Caused a Dilation