A Rare Cause of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage

Acute upper gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage represents a frequent morbidity which can be localized and treated endoscopically. When endoscopic treatment alone is failing, radiological or surgical treatment may be warranted. A case history will be presented regarding a rare cause of intestinal hemo...

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Published in:Case reports in gastroenterology 2009-11, Vol.3 (3), p.400-403
Main Authors: de Vries Reilingh, T.S., Postma, V.A., Aufenacker, T.J., Strobbe, L.J.A., Rosman, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Pancreas
Pseudocyst
Published: November 2009
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Summary:Acute upper gastrointestinal tract hemorrhage represents a frequent morbidity which can be localized and treated endoscopically. When endoscopic treatment alone is failing, radiological or surgical treatment may be warranted. A case history will be presented regarding a rare cause of intestinal hemorrhage with an extraordinary course of illness.
ISSN:1662-0631
1662-0631
DOI:10.1159/000256908