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Duodenal hematoma caused by endoscopic hemostatic procedures (sclerotherapy).

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Endoscopic hemostatic procedures such as local injection of epinephrine are commonly used for the treatment of bleeding ulcers. Although the risks are usually considered to be minimal, there are reports… Click to show full abstract

Endoscopic hemostatic procedures such as local injection of epinephrine are commonly used for the treatment of bleeding ulcers. Although the risks are usually considered to be minimal, there are reports describing that duodenal intramural hematomas may develop as a complication after endoscopy especially in patients susceptible to hemorrhage such as those with anticoagulants therapy or blood dyscrasia.

Keywords: duodenal hematoma; hemostatic procedures; hematoma caused; caused endoscopic; endoscopic hemostatic; procedures sclerotherapy

Journal Title: Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
Year Published: 2017

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