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Abdom Imaging
; 33(3): 324-7, 2008.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17486398
ABSTRACT
Intraperitoneal bleeding from ruptured ectopic varices is a rare and fatal complication in patients with portal hypertension. Although laparotomy with high mortality is performed, it is difficult to detect correct bleeding site and save the patient. This is probably the first case report of rupture from left gastric vein revealed by transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). We propose the use of TIPS for diagnosing and treating intraperitoneal bleeding from ectopic varices.
Subject(s)
Hemoperitoneum/etiology , Liver Cirrhosis/complications , Stomach/blood supply , Aged , Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation , Diagnosis, Differential , Fatal Outcome , Hemoperitoneum/diagnostic imaging , Humans , Male , Rupture, Spontaneous , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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