Stapled anopexy in the treatment of anal varices: report of a case.
Bleeding anorectal varices may complicate portal hypertension. Their treatment has rested largely on the principles of the treatment of hemorrhoids. Treatment using a circular stapling device in a patient with alcoholic liver disease is described.
Biswas
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Department of Colorectal Surgery, King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, United Kingdom.
George
M L
ML
Leather
A J M
AJ
D000328:Adult; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008104:Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D012007:Rectum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D013537:Sutures; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000601:surgery*