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Sergio A Sánchez-Luna1, Rishabh Gulati1, Tarun Rustagi1
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
Portal hypertension with the subsequent development of portosystemic shunts such as rectal varices is a well-known complication of liver cirrhosis. We discuss the classic options for management of bleeding rectal varices. We present an alternative and not previously described use of an over-the-scope clip to manage bleeding from a rectal varix refractory to management with endoscopic banding.
Portal hypertension with the subsequent development of portosystemic shunts such as rectal varices is a well-known complication of liver cirrhosis. We discuss the classic options for management of bleeding rectal varices. We present an alternative and not previously described use of an over-the-scope clip to manage bleeding from a rectal varix refractory to management with endoscopic banding.
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