Refractory bleeding from ectopic varices stopped by percutaneous transhepatic portal vein recanalization and stenting

Guido Poggi, Cesare Massa Saluzzo, Benedetta Montagna, Chiara Picchi, Francesco Salerno

Abstract


Ectopic varices is an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. We reported a case of severe bleeding due to jejunal varices which arose as a complication of extrahepatic portal vein thrombosis. The patient was successfully treated by portal vein recanalization and  percutaneous transhepatic stent placement.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5430/crim.v3n3p52

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Case Reports in Internal Medicine

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