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Ruptured submucosal gastric artery microaneurysm
The American Surgeon
|June 1, 1976
Summary
Ruptured gastric artery microaneurysms cause massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Surgical resection is crucial for survival, as nonoperative management is uniformly fatal in these rare but serious cases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage presents a significant clinical challenge.
- Ruptured submucosal gastric artery microaneurysms are a rare cause of severe gastrointestinal bleeding.