Cure My Virus: Hematemesis and Melena in a Transplant Recipient
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-021-06838-1
Abstract: The gastrointestinal service was consulted to help care for a hemodynamically unstable 45-year-old man with complaints of hematemesis and hematochezia. His history included congenital heart disease requiring cardiac transplantation at age 20, with ongoing immunosuppressive… read more here.
Keywords: hematemesis; hematemesis melena; history; cure virus ... See more keywords
Downhill esophageal varices: unusual cause of hematemesis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2017.02.005
Abstract: “Downhill” esophageal varices distributed predominantly in the proximal esophagus are unusual causes of hematemesis, comprising 0.1% of all cases of variceal hemorrhage. They are seen in up to 30% of cases of superior vena cava… read more here.
Keywords: downhill esophageal; svc obstruction; hematemesis; esophageal varices ... See more keywords
Gurvitis syndrome: the dark shade of hematemesis.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1059-9268
Abstract: Gurvitis syndrome, also known as acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) or “black esophagus,” is a rare syndrome characterized by necrotic lesions affecting the mucosa and submucosa, mainly in the distal part of the esophagus. Prevalence is… read more here.
Keywords: gurvitis syndrome; hematemesis; gurvitis; syndrome dark ... See more keywords
Case report: Aortoesophageal fistula—an extremely rare but life-threatening cardiovascular cause of hematemesis
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1123305
Abstract: Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is an extremely rare cardiovascular etiology of hematemesis and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. As such, its recognition and diagnosis are challenging and may be delayed when such patients present to the emergency department… read more here.
Keywords: extremely rare; diagnosis; case report; aortoesophageal fistula ... See more keywords