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The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology ; : 290-293, 2014.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-190506

ABSTRACT

Variceal bleeding is common in chronic liver disease and is a frequent cause of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The most common site of varices is the lower oesophagus but they may occur at any location where there are portosystemic anastomoses and collateral vascular formation. Location of ectopic varices at the site of enterocutaneous stomas is rare. We report on three cases of recurrent and severe bleeding from parastomal varices, requiring hospital admission. The patients had chronic liver disease but of different aetiological factors. Variceal formation results from portal hypertension due to chronic liver disease. There are various treatment options for parastomal variceal bleeding, including local, medical, and surgical interventions. Management of parastomal variceal bleeding presents a recurring and difficult problem. Bleeding may be considerable and sometimes life threatening. This diagnosis must be considered in patients with chronic liver disease presenting with stomal bleeding, even where the variceal formation may not be readily visible.


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Aged, 80 and over , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Chronic Disease , Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage , Liver Diseases/complications , Recurrence , Severity of Illness Index , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Varicose Veins/complications
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