Varices of the Entire Colon - an Unusual Cause of Recurrent Intestinal Bleeding

Summary A case of recurrent intestinal bleeding caused by colonic varices is presented. Markedly dilated tortuous varices of the entire colon were found at colonoscopy. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and the radiographic examination of the small bowel were normal. Pathological portal vein changes were e...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Endoscopy 1982-03, Vol.14 (2), p.69-70
Hauptverfasser:	Weingart, J., Höchter, W., Ottenjann, R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Colon - blood supply Endoscopy Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - diagnosis Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology Humans Male Recurrence Varicose Veins - complications Varicose Veins - diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary A case of recurrent intestinal bleeding caused by colonic varices is presented. Markedly dilated tortuous varices of the entire colon were found at colonoscopy. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and the radiographic examination of the small bowel were normal. Pathological portal vein changes were excluded by mesenteric arteriography.
ISSN:	0013-726X 1438-8812
DOI:	10.1055/s-2007-1021582