Enteroscopic Management of Ectopic Varices in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

Portal hypertension and liver cirrhosis may predispose patients to varices, which have a propensity to bleed and cause significant morbidity and mortality. These varices are most commonly located in the gastroesophageal area; however, rarely ectopic varices may develop in unusual locations outside o...

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Published in:Case reports in hepatology 2016-01, Vol.2016 (2016), p.1-4
Main Authors: Iqbal, M., O’Donohoe, R. L., Abu-Shanab, A., Watson, Geoffrey Alan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Blood
Blood transfusions
Case Report
Endoscopy
Hemorrhage
Hospitals
Hypertension
Liver cirrhosis
Liver diseases
Mortality
Patients
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Portal hypertension and liver cirrhosis may predispose patients to varices, which have a propensity to bleed and cause significant morbidity and mortality. These varices are most commonly located in the gastroesophageal area; however, rarely ectopic varices may develop in unusual locations outside of this region. Haemorrhage from these sites can be massive and difficult to control; thus early detection and management may be lifesaving. We present a case of occult gastrointestinal bleeding in a patient with underlying alcoholic liver disease where an ectopic varix was ultimately detected with push enteroscopy.
ISSN:2090-6587
2090-6595
DOI:10.1155/2016/2018642