Korean J Gastroenterol.  2016 Jun;67(6):341-343. 10.4166/kjg.2016.67.6.341.

Variceal Bleeding from Anastomosis Site after Total Gastrectomy with Esophagojejunostomy

• Seo JW
• Kim JH

• KMID: 2307763
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4166/kjg.2016.67.6.341

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Esophageal and Gastric Varices*
Gastrectomy*

Figure

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  Fig. 1. Esophagoduodenoscopic findings during first variceal bleeding episode. (A) Active bleeding was noted on esophagojejunostomy anastomosis site. (B, C) Endoscopic hemoclipping was attempted to achieve hemostasis. Endoscopic findings shown that endoscopic variceal ligation is impossible.

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  Fig. 2. Esophagoduodenoscopic findings during variceal rebleeding. Enlarged tortuous varices were noted on lower esophagus. Endoscopic hemoclipping was attempted on anastomosis site.

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  Fig. 3. Esophagoduodenoscopic findings after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. Esophageal varices and venous distensions in anastomosis site disappeared.

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