Laparotomy-assisted transcatheter variceal embolization for bleeding jejunal varices formed at the site of choledochojejunostomy: Report of a case and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.11.091
Abstract: Highlights • Jejunal varices should be included in the differential diagnosis of melena in patients with a bilioenteric anastomosis and portal vein hypertension.• Laparotomy-assisted transcatheter variceal embolization is one of the options for the treatment… read more here.
Keywords: bleeding jejunal; variceal embolization; laparotomy assisted; jejunal varices ... See more keywords
Endoscopic sclerotherapy under balloon-assisted enteroscopy for hemorrhagic jejunal varices after choledocho-jejunostomy.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-0987-9780
Abstract: Hemorrhage from varices in the jejunal loop after reconstruction of the biliary tract is quite rare. Portal hypertension due to extrahepatic portal vein stenosis or obstruction at the site of a previously performed choledocho-jejunostomy results… read more here.
Keywords: jejunal varices; choledocho jejunostomy; balloon assisted; hemorrhagic jejunal ... See more keywords