Endoscopy in bleeding duodenal varices: a rare cause of massive upper G-I-hemorrhage.
Endoscopic evidence of bleeding duodenal varices in a patient with portal hypertension and severe upper G-I-hemorrhage is given. Review of our own endoscopic experience and literature suggests that these varices occur more frequently than generally realized. Their diagnosis tends to be overlooked. Possible therapy is discussed.
D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D004386:Duodenum / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000175:diagnosis; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery