Endoscopic Management of Bleeding Ectopic Varices With Histoacryl
Deepak K. Bhasin,1,2B. C. Sharma,1P. V. J. Sriram,1G. Makharia,1and K. Singh1
Received14 Jun 1997
Accepted14 Dec 1997
Abstract
Bleeding from antral and duodenal varices is an
uncommon feature in patients with portal hypertension.
We report a patient with cirrhosis and portal
vein thrombosis, who had a massive bleed from
antral and duodenal varices. Bleeding was controlled
with endoscopic injection of varices using
histoacryl. Endoscopic treatment and the relatively
uncommon occurrence of antral and duodenal
varices are highlighted.