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Large Anorectal Venous Malformation Treated With Microfoam Therapy
Ashish Kumar Jha1, Arya Suchismita1, Vishwa Mohan Dayal1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Patna, India.
ACG Case Reports Journal
|April 6, 2023
Summary
Microfoam sclerotherapy effectively treated a rare case of large anorectal venous malformations (VMs). This minimally invasive approach offers a promising option for managing complex anorectal VM cases.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Smooth muscle cell deficiency causes vascular malformations like hemangiomas, arteriovenous malformations, and venous malformations (VMs).
- Anorectal venous malformations (VMs) are rare and can cause significant hematochezia, with optimal treatment strategies still undefined.
Observation:
- A rare case of a large anorectal venous malformation (VM) presented with massive hematochezia.
- Conventional treatments like surgery and endoscopic injection sclerotherapy have limitations for large VMs.
Findings:
- Microfoam sclerotherapy was successfully employed to treat the large anorectal venous malformation (VM).
- The procedure achieved complete resolution of the malformation without significant complications.
Implications:
- Microfoam sclerotherapy represents a viable and potentially less invasive alternative for managing large anorectal VMs.
- Further research is warranted to establish microfoam sclerotherapy as a standard treatment for this rare condition.
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