Duodenal varices. A neglected cause of massive, recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding.
Bleeding from duodenal varices in portal hypertension may not be recognized, resulting in a delay in diagnosis. Early detection is important as duodenal varices are a potential source of massive hemorrhage. We report two cases with recurrent upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in whom accurate diagnosis was made only after extensive investigation including repeated endoscopic examination.
Chandra-Sekhar
H B
HB
Department of Gastroenterology, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, UK.
Alstead
E M
EM
Kumar
P J
PJ
Farthing
M J
MJ
D003113:Colonoscopy; D004386:Duodenum / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis