Lower GI bleeding in a patient with cirrhosis and history of colorectal cancer. Peristomal varices secondary to portal hypertension

Gastroenterology. 2013 Sep;145(3):e3-4. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2013.05.009. Epub 2013 Jul 26.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colon / blood supply*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / complications
  • Hypertension, Portal / diagnosis*
  • Liver Cirrhosis / complications*
  • Male
  • Varicose Veins / complications
  • Varicose Veins / diagnosis*