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Massive gastrointestinal bleeding in Crohn's disease: successful control by intra-arterial vasopressin infusion

J A Mellor, G N Chandler, A H Chapman

    Gut
    |October 1, 1982
    PubMed

    Insights

    Massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding from Crohn's disease is rare. Intra-arterial vasopressin infusion successfully controlled bleeding, offering a potential alternative to surgery for this uncommon complication.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Interventional Radiology

    Background:

    • Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition.
    • Massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding is an uncommon but serious complication.

    Observation:

    • A case of severe lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to Crohn's disease is presented.
    • Literature review confirms the rarity of this complication.

    Findings:

    • Successful control of gastrointestinal bleeding was achieved using intra-arterial vasopressin infusion.
    • This represents a novel therapeutic approach for Crohn's-related bleeding.

    Implications:

    • Intra-arterial vasopressin infusion may offer a viable non-surgical option.
    • This technique could help avoid surgical intervention in managing severe bleeding from Crohn's disease.

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