Circumferential stapled procedure for bleeding ano-rectal varices.
| Title | Circumferential stapled procedure for bleeding ano-rectal varices. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Vrakas, G., Pramateftakis M. G., Kanellos D., Psomas S., Hatzigianni P., Muakrantonakis A., & Kanellos I. |
| Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
| Volume | 14 Suppl 1 |
| Pagination | S13-4 |
| Date Published | 2010 Nov |
| ISSN | 1128-045X |
| Keywords | Aged, Anal Canal, Feasibility Studies, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Humans, Hypertension, Portal, Male, Middle Aged, Surgical Stapling, Varicose Veins |
| Abstract | AIM: Aim of this study is to demonstrate that the circumferential stapled procedure for rectal varices is a feasible and suitable method of controlling bleeding varices.PATIENTS: Between 2004 and December 2007, four patients underwent the procedure as an emergency, with the intention of controlling haemorrhage.RESULTS: Four patients underwent this procedure, with successful control of bleeding achieved in all. No further rebleeding was observed in the follow-up period.CONCLUSION: The stapled disruption of bleeding rectal varices in patients with portal hypertension seems a very useful and effective procedure. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10151-010-0606-z |
| Alternate Journal | Tech Coloproctol |
| PubMed ID | 20683755 |
