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Circumferential stapled procedure for bleeding ano-rectal varices
G Vrakas1, M G Pramateftakis, D Kanellos
1Surgical Department of European Medical Center, Antheon 1, Panorama, 55236 Thessaloniki, Greece.
Aim:
Aim of this study is to demonstrate that the circumferential stapled procedure for rectal varices is a feasible and suitable method of controlling bleeding varices.
Patients:
Between 2004 and December 2007, four patients underwent the procedure as an emergency, with the intention of controlling haemorrhage.
Results:
Four patients underwent this procedure, with successful control of bleeding achieved in all. No further rebleeding was observed in the follow-up period.
Conclusion:
The stapled disruption of bleeding rectal varices in patients with portal hypertension seems a very useful and effective procedure.
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