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Massive bleeding from rectal varices

B E Herman1, S Baum, J Denobile

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|June 1, 1993
PubMed
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A life-threatening rectal varix bleed in an elderly woman was successfully treated with surgical ligation after endoscopic injection sclerotherapy failed. This case highlights surgical ligation as a viable option for managing severe rectal varices.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Rectal varices are abnormal veins in the rectum, often associated with portal hypertension.
  • Bleeding from rectal varices can be life-threatening, necessitating prompt and effective management strategies.

Observation:

  • An elderly female presented with a severe hemorrhage from an isolated rectal varix.
  • Initial treatment with endoscopic injection sclerotherapy proved unsuccessful in controlling the bleeding.

Findings:

  • The patient responded favorably to surgical ligation of the rectal varix.
  • A review of eight documented cases of bleeding rectal varices indicates varied therapeutic outcomes.

Implications:

  • Surgical ligation should be considered a crucial therapeutic option for refractory rectal variceal bleeding.

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  • Further research into the nomenclature, diagnosis, and optimal treatment algorithms for rectal varices is warranted.