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Background and aims: The role of hyaluronic acid(HA),laminin(LN),amino-terminal pro-peptide of type III pro-collagen(PIIINP),and collagen IV(CIV)in predicting the presence of gastroesophageal varices(GEVs)remains unclear in patients with liver cirrhosis.A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate this issue.