Massive gastrointestinal bleeding due to ectopic varix in distal duodenum: a case report
Duodenal ectopic varices (DEV) are an uncommon etiology of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and are associated with high mortality. Both the diagnosis and management of DEV are challenging. Multiple treatment modalities exist including endoscopic guided management (ligation and sclerotherapy), surgic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2021.1890338 |