Enteroscopic Management of Ectopic Varices in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension.
Portal hypertension and liver cirrhosis may predispose patients to varices, which have a propensity to bleed and cause significant morbidity and mortality. These varices are most commonly located in the gastroesophageal area; however, rarely ectopic varices may develop in unusual locations outside of this region. Haemorrhage from these sites can be massive and difficult to control; thus early detection and management may be lifesaving. We present a case of occult gastrointestinal bleeding in a patient with underlying alcoholic liver disease where an ectopic varix was ultimately detected with push enteroscopy.
St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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0000-0003-1962-7893
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Watson
St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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Abu-Shanab
St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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0000-0001-6355-7664
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O'Donohoe
St. Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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0000-0002-5323-3225
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