Treatment of Duodenal Variceal Hemorrhage with Endoscopic Band Ligation

Authors

Tripti R. Chopade, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jesse M. Civan, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jonathan M. Fenkel, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Ali A. Siddiqui, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Ashish R. Gandhe, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Dina L. Halegoua-De Marzio, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

10-2014

Abstract

Introduction

• Duodenal varices (DV) are a rare but potentially serious complication of portal hypertension and carry a high risk of massive gastrointestinal bleeding.

• This is a report of successful treatment of a massive DV hemorrhage with endoscopic band ligation.

Recommended Citation

Chopade, MD, Tripti R.; Civan, MD, Jesse M.; Fenkel, MD, Jonathan M.; Siddiqui, MD, Ali A.; Gandhe, MD, Ashish R.; and Halegoua-De Marzio, MD, Dina L., "Treatment of Duodenal Variceal Hemorrhage with Endoscopic Band Ligation" (2014). Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers. Paper 26.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/gastro_hepfp/26