Idiopathic duodenal varix presenting as a massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report

Ectopic variceal bleeding is both a diagnostic dilemma and a therapeutic challenge, especially when it is located in the third part of the duodenum. Varix is rare in the absence of cirrhosis or portal hypertension. Because the diagnosis of this condition is usually delayed, treatment is administered...

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Main Authors: Nor Hanipah, Zubaidah, Jasmani, Asraf Haslam, Lee, Limi, Gee, Tikfu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2016
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56866/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56866/1/Idiopathic%20duodenal%20varix%20presenting%20as%20a%20massive%20upper%20gastrointestinal%20bleeding%20a%20case%20report.pdf