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Ileal Conduit Peristomal Varices Treated via Percutaneous Transhepatic Embolization: A Case Report
Lelde Tiltina1,2, Tiago Pereira3
1Radiology, Riga East Clinical University Hospital, Riga, LVA.
Cureus
|June 29, 2026
Summary
Peristomal varices, a rare complication of portal hypertension in patients with a Bricker ileal conduit, can cause life-threatening bleeding. Immediate, definitive treatment is crucial for managing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
- Hepatology
Background:
- Ectopic varices are a rare consequence of portal hypertension.
- Peristomal varices, a subset of ectopic varices, can develop in patients with a Bricker ileal conduit.
- The surgical interface in a Bricker conduit can facilitate portosystemic shunting.
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