Characterization of the syndrome of small and large intestinal variceal bleeding.
Dig Dis Sci
; 32(4): 422-7, 1987 Apr.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-3549204
ABSTRACT
Massive bleeding from jejunal varices in a young alcoholic with cirrhosis and portal hypertension ceased following a portocaval shunt. Although rare, bleeding from small or large bowel varices has a high mortality. In 62 cases, small or large bowel varices are almost always associated with a predisposing condition including previous abdominal surgery and portal hypertension from cirrhosis or other causes. Hematochezia without hematemesis and nonbleeding esophageal varices generally occur. Angiography is the best diagnostic test.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Varicose Veins
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
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Intestine, Large
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Intestine, Small
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Dig Dis Sci
Year:
1987
Document type:
Article