Duodenal varices causing intractable gastrointestinal bleeding in a 12-year-old child

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 1994 Jun;4(3):176-7. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1066095.

Abstract

Duodenal varices complicating extrahepatic portal hypertension in a 12-year-old girl resulted in her presentation with massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This unusual occurrence resulted in delay in correctly localizing the bleeding varices.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Duodenum / blood supply*
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Portal / complications*
  • Varicose Veins / complications*
  • Varicose Veins / diagnosis
  • Varicose Veins / surgery