Case Series Regarding Parastomal Variceal Bleeding: Presentation and Management

Case Series Regarding Parastomal Variceal Bleeding: Presentation and Management

Parastomal variceal bleeding (PVB) is a serious complication occurring in up to 27% of patients with an ostomy and concurrent cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The management of PVB is difficult and there are no clear guidelines on this matter. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS),...

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Main Authors: John Romano, Charles V. Welden, Jordan Orr, Brendan McGuire, Mohamed Shoreibah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Transjugular intraphepatic portosystemic shunt
Embolization
Sclerotherapy
Cirrhosis
Portal hypertension
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119303321

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