Duodenal varices after sclerotherapy for esophageal varices.
Two cases of post-sclerotherapy duodenal varices formation, one with bleeding, are herein reported, their diagnosis established endoscopically. Review of the literature indicates that the development of duodenal varices after endoscopic sclerotherapy for esophageal varices is very rare. We discuss the possible mechanisms of their formation.
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Department of Surgery, University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Greece.
D004386:Duodenum / Q000098:blood supply*; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000209:etiology*
D012597:Sclerosing Solutions