[Embolization of recurrent bleeding jejunal varices]

Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2010 Jan;34(1):100-3. doi: 10.1016/j.gcb.2009.11.001. Epub 2010 Jan 6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report a case of recurrent digestive haemorrhage due to bleeding ectopic jejunal varices complicating portal hypertension in a 51-year-old cirrhotic patient, treated 1 year ago by transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPS) for the same problem. Successful embolisation with coils, of ectopic varices, was performed using original transjugular and trans-TIPS route, without complication, and no recurrence during a follow-up of 24 months.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / complications
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices / therapy*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence