[Embolization of recurrent bleeding jejunal varices].
We report a case of recurrent digestive haemorrhage due to bleeding ectopic jejunal varices complicating portal hypertension in a 51-year-old cirrhotic patient, treated 1 year ago by transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPS) for the same problem. Successful embolisation with coils, of ectopic varices, was performed using original transjugular and trans-TIPS route, without complication, and no recurrence during a follow-up of 24 months.
Robert
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Service d'imagerie médicale, CHU d'Amiens, place Victor-Pauchet, 80054 Amiens cedex 01, France. robert.brice@chu-amiens.fr
Yzet
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Bartoli
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M'bayo
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Dupas
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Nguyen-Khac
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D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D004932:Esophageal and Gastric Varices / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D012008:Recurrence