Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt placement and embolization for hemorrhage associated with rupture of anorectal varices
Portal hypertension can lead to ectopic varices, which occur most frequently in the rectum. Rectal variceal bleeding in patients with portal hypertension is rare but can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. However, no specific treatment guidelines have been establish...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of International Medical Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/0300060517730720 |