Document Type : Case Report(s)
Authors
Department of Gastroenterology, The General Hospital of Western Theater Command, Chengdu 610083, Sichuan, China
Abstract
Gastric varices secondary to sinistral portal hypertension (SPH) are a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage. Endoscopic histoacryl injection is widely used for endoscopic hemostasis in portal hypertension (PH) and is considered a rescue treatment for massive acute GI bleeding. However, it is associated with a high rate of recurrence. Herein, we report a case of repeated pancreatitis-induced SPH that led to refractory gastric variceal (GV) bleeding, ultimately treated by splenectomy. From a hemodynamic perspective, this case explored treatment strategies for GV bleeding caused by SPH and provided insights for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of affected patients.
Highlights
Jie Zheng (Google Scholar)
Shanhong Tang (Google Scholar)
Keywords
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