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Endoscopic Variceal Ligation of Bleeding Rectal Varices: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Shudo Ryushi,
Yazaki Yasuyuki,
Sakurai Shinobu,
Uenishi Hiroshi,
Yamada Hiroto,
Sugawara Kenji
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
digestive endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.5
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1443-1661
pISSN - 0915-5635
DOI - 10.1046/j.1443-1661.2000.00070.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ligation , varices , rectum , portal hypertension , gastric varices , surgery , varix , radiology , gastroenterology , cirrhosis
The incidence of ectopic varices in the rectum is likely to increase with improvements in the treatment and survival of patients with portal hypertension. If a patient with portal hypertension suffers massive lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, it is important to perform a detailed endoscopic examination, as there is a possibility of rectal varices. Although a standard therapy for rectal varices has not been established, we encountered a case of rectal varices that was successfully treated with endoscopic variceal ligation alone. Endoscopic variceal ligation is minimally invasive, safe, effective, simple and reliable. Endoscopic variceal ligation is promising as a possible first line of therapy for rectal varices.