Vascular Lesions in the Small Bowel

Abstract Angiectasias are the most frequent vascular lesions in the small bowel. Unusual findings include severe segmental lymphangiectasia or idiopathic lymphangiectasia with whitish, swollen villi. Multiple small red spots or petechiae can be seen in portal hypertensive enteropathy, in rare cases...

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Published in:Video journal and encyclopedia of GI endoscopy 2013-06, Vol.1 (1), p.289-291
Main Authors: Baltes, P, Steinbrück, I, Matsui, U, Brandt, L, Hagenmüller, F, Keuchel, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Capsule endoscopy
Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Lymphangiectasia
Portal hypertensive enteropathy
Small bowel
Standard endoscopy
Surgery
Vasculitis
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Summary:Abstract Angiectasias are the most frequent vascular lesions in the small bowel. Unusual findings include severe segmental lymphangiectasia or idiopathic lymphangiectasia with whitish, swollen villi. Multiple small red spots or petechiae can be seen in portal hypertensive enteropathy, in rare cases even small bowel varices. Ischemic enteritis and vasculitis cause ulcerations of the small bowel. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.
ISSN:2212-0971
2212-0971
DOI:10.1016/S2212-0971(13)70126-2