Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  1991 Jun;11(1):29-32.

A Case of Bleeding Duodenal Varices Confirmed with Intra - operative Endoscopy

• Lee JS
• Yun SS
• Kim EK
• Song YT
• Choo SY
• Yang JM
• Choi MG
• Chung IS
• Sun HS

Abstract

The bleeding duodenal varices ia uncommon and frequeintly present a difficult diagnostic problem While the bleeding duodenal varices is a complication of portal hypertension, the possibility of bleeding duodenal varices in the absence of eaophageal varix bleeding should be kept mind. For the surgeon, the mikin technical problem is that even when identified by frequently impalpable, and invisible to the naked eye unless they are actively bleeding at the time of surgery. We described simple intra-operative endoscopic technique successfully to identify and bleeding varices in the duodenal third portion prior to the partial duodenal resection. This report summarized our experience and review of literature.

MeSH Terms

Endoscopy*
Hemorrhage*
Hypertension, Portal
Varicose Veins*