Bleeding Ectopic Varices as the First Manifestation of Portal Hypertension
Ectopic varices are defined as dilated portosystemic collateral veins in locations other than the gastroesophageal region. We present a case of recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding as the first manifestation of portal hypertension. We diagnosed ectopic duodenal varices without gastroesophageal...
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Main Authors: | Brij Sharma, Sujeet Raina, Rajesh Sharma |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Hepatology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/140959 |
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