Bleeding anorectal varix.
Profuse bright rectal bleeding from anorectal varices is a serious but rare condition which can be difficult to diagnose. The case of a 47 year old man with bleeding anorectal varix is reported, with a discussion of the diagnostic difficulties, investigation and treatment.
Tulloh
B R
BR
Department of Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Nicholson
F J
FJ
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000098:blood supply*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012007:Rectum / Q000098:blood supply*; D012812:Sigmoidoscopy; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology