Endoscopy 1982; 14(2): 69-70
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021582
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Varices of the Entire Colon - an Unusual Cause of Recurrent Intestinal Bleeding

J. Weingart, W. Höchter, R. Ottenjann
  • 1. Med. Dept. Hospital München-Neuperlach
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

Summary

A case of recurrent intestinal bleeding caused by colonic varices is presented. Markedly dilated tortuous varices of the entire colon were found at colonoscopy. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy and the radiographic examination of the small bowel were normal. Pathological portal vein changes were excluded by mesenteric arteriography.