title: Sclerotherapy of rectal varices.
abstract: Rectal varices represent a rare condition even in cases of portal hypertension. A case of bleeding ano-rectal varices presenting as the first manifestation of portal hypertension is reported. Treatment by sclerotherapy was successful.
authors.affiliation: Département de Chirurgie, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Geneva, Switzerland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Richon
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Berclaz
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Marti
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D000077423:Polidocanol; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012007:Rectum / Q000098:blood supply*; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D000077423:Polidocanol; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols