title: Hemorrhage from ileal varices after total proctocolectomy.
abstract: We report two cases of hemorrhage from ileal varices developing after total proctocolectomy for chronic ulcerative colitis. Intermittent peristomal bleeding preceded life-threatening hemorrhage from tru ileal varices proximal to the stoma. Management by portacaval shunting was effective and has not resulted in encephalopathy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000098:blood supply*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011167:Portacaval Shunt, Surgical; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery*; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery