Duodenal Hematoma following Endoscopic Duodenal Biopsy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Duodenal hematoma is a rare complication of endoscopic duodenal biopsy that occurs mainly in children or adults with impaired coagulation. The clinical presentation consists of signs of intestinal obstruction, and pancreatitis and direct hyperbilirubinemia are possible complications caused by ampull...

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Main Authors: Daniel R Diniz-Santos, Romilda C de Andrade Cairo, Hélio Braga, Cesar Araújo-Neto, Igelmar B Paes, Luciana R Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2006-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/391702