Malay Sharma1, Pazhanivel Mohan2, Chittapuram S Rameshbabu3, Venkataraman Jayanthi4. 1. Jaswant Rai Speciality Hospital, Saket, Meerut 250 001, Uttar Pradesh, India. 2. Department of Gastroenterology, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. 3. L.L.R.M., Medical College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. 4. Stanley Medical College Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Duodenal varices (DV) are ectopic varices which can cause massive gastrointestinal bleeding. The diagnosis of DV may be difficult; sometimes they can be hidden behind duodenal folds. The aim of the study was to evaluate DV by endoscopic ultrasound. METHODS: Endoscopic ultrasound was done in patients detected or suspected to be having DV. The para duodenal varices were identified and subsequently hemodynamic evaluation of DV was done. RESULTS: Endoscopic ultrasound identified perforators in seven cases of DV. CONCLUSION: The endoscopic ultrasound can help in detection of DV underlying thickened folds. It can also help in hemodynamic evaluation of DV.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Duodenal varices (DV) are ectopic varices which can cause massive gastrointestinal bleeding. The diagnosis of DV may be difficult; sometimes they can be hidden behind duodenal folds. The aim of the study was to evaluate DV by endoscopic ultrasound. METHODS: Endoscopic ultrasound was done in patients detected or suspected to be having DV. The para duodenal varices were identified and subsequently hemodynamic evaluation of DV was done. RESULTS: Endoscopic ultrasound identified perforators in seven cases of DV. CONCLUSION: The endoscopic ultrasound can help in detection of DV underlying thickened folds. It can also help in hemodynamic evaluation of DV.
Authors: Yeon Seok Seo; Yong Dae Kwon; Sanghoon Park; Bora Keum; Beom Jin Park; Yong Sik Kim; Yoon Tae Jeen; Hoon Jai Chun; Chang Duck Kim; Ho Sang Ryu; Soon Ho Um Journal: Gastrointest Endosc Date: 2008-01-18 Impact factor: 9.427