| Literature DB >> 21160747 |
Chi Ho Ng1, Lawrence Lai, Ka Ho Lok, Kin Kong Li, Ming Leung Szeto.
Abstract
Choledochal varices are a rare cause of hemobilia associated with chronic portal vein thrombosis. We present a case of chronic portal vein thrombosis complicated with bleeding from choledochal varices. The presentation, clinical manifestations and management are described.Entities:
Keywords: Bile duct varices; Common bile duct dilatation; Endoscopic ultrasound; Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction; Hemobilia; Portal hypertensivebiliopathy; Portal vein thrombosis
Year: 2010 PMID: 21160747 PMCID: PMC2999127 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i5.190
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastrointest Endosc