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Duodenal varicose veins.

S Linder¹, K L Wiechel

¹Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases, Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden.

Surgical Endoscopy

|January 1, 1991

Summary

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Duodenal varices (DV) are rare gastrointestinal bleeding causes. Management and outcomes vary, with surgery indicated for severe hemorrhage, impacting patient survival.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Vascular Surgery

Background:

Duodenal varices (DV) are uncommon causes of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Portal venous hypertension, due to liver cirrhosis or prehepatic causes, underlies most DV cases.
Accurate diagnosis of DV can be challenging, even with duodenoscopy.

Observation:

This review synthesizes published DV cases, including novel findings.
The study highlights diagnostic difficulties and management complexities of DV.
A previously unreported cause of DV is presented.

Findings:

Hemorrhage from DV requires prompt diagnosis and management.
Treatment strategies for DV range from conservative measures to emergency laparotomy.
Outcomes for patients with bleeding DV depend on etiology and severity, with significant mortality in liver cirrhosis cases.

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Implications:

Increased awareness of DV is crucial for patients with gastrointestinal bleeding.
Timely and appropriate management of DV can improve patient outcomes.
Further research into diagnostic modalities and treatment protocols for DV is warranted.