Ectopic intestinal varices as a rare cause of lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2003 Sep; 13(9):526-7.JC

Abstract

Ectopic intestinal varices are rarely responsible for lower gastrointestinal (GI) haemorrhage. A case of 55 years old male with recurrent melena is being presented, who was found to have scattered varices on small as well as large intestine. Selective review of literature regarding presentation, diagnosis and management of these cases is also part of presentation.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Khan AA
Department of Gestroenterology, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan.
Sarwar S
No affiliation info available
Alam A
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Butt AK
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Shafqat F
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Tarique S
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Ahmed I
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Alvi A
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Niazi A
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MeSH

Antihypertensive AgentsEndoscopy, Digestive SystemEsophageal and Gastric VaricesGastrointestinal AgentsGastrointestinal HemorrhageHumansHypertension, PortalIntestinesMaleMiddle AgedOctreotidePropranololVaricose Veins

Pub Type(s)

Case Reports
Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

12971876