Life threatening GI bleeding from stomal varices managed by TIPS and Amplatzer plug embolization

Stomal varices are a rare phenomenon that can infrequently develop in patients with enterostomies and portal hypertension. Acute gastrointestinal bleeding from stomal varices can be life threatening and is often a diagnostic challenge. We present a case of severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage from sto...

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Main Authors: Wilhoite, David, Aasen, Tyler, D.O., Schmidt, Lawrence, M.D.
Format: Others
Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2018
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Online Access:https://dc.etsu.edu/asrf/2018/schedule/73