ISSN:
1573-2568
Keywords:
small intestine
;
large intestine
;
varices
;
gastrointestinal bleeding
;
portosystemic shunt
;
portal hypertension
;
cirrhosis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Massive bleeding from jejunal varices in a young alcoholic with cirrhosis and portal hypertension ceased following a portocaval shunt. Although rare, bleeding from small or large bowel varices has a high mortality. In 62 cases, small or large bowel varices are almost always associated with a predisposing condition including previous abdominal surgery and portal hypertension from cirrhosis or other causes. Hematochezia without hematemesis and nonbleeding esophageal varices generally occur. Angiography is the best diagnostic test.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01296297
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