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[Exulceratio simplex Dieulafoy].

R Matamoros1, S Horsch

  • 1Chirurgische Abteilung, Krankenhaus Porz am Rhein, Köln, BRD.

Langenbecks Archiv Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1992
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Dieulafoy's disease, a rare cause of severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding from a submucosal artery, is often overlooked. This study reviews 9 new cases and 176 previously reported instances of Dieulafoy's lesion.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Medicine

Context:

  • Dieulafoy's lesion is a rare vascular anomaly in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
  • It is characterized by an aberrant artery in the submucosa, prone to erosion and massive hemorrhage.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to intermittent bleeding and subtle endoscopic findings.

Purpose:

  • To present 9 new cases of Dieulafoy's lesion.
  • To compile and analyze a total of 176 cases from the literature.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and management challenges associated with this rare condition.

Summary:

  • Exulceratio simplex Dieulafoy (Dieulafoy's disease) involves massive upper GI bleeding from a submucosal artery.
  • Nine new cases are presented, alongside a literature review of 176 previously documented cases.

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  • The study underscores the rarity and underrecognition of Dieulafoy's lesions.

    • Impact:

    • Improved recognition and diagnosis of Dieulafoy's disease.
    • Enhanced understanding of the clinical presentation and endoscopic features.
    • Guidance for effective management strategies in massive upper GI hemorrhage.