Angiodysplasia of the Colon

Smith, Gerritt F.; Ellyson, John H.; Parks, Steven N.; Nichols, J. Geren; Peters, Robert S.; Williams, Justin; Bezmalinovic, Zrino; Peter, Edward T.

doi:10.1001/archsurg.1984.01390170032007

Cited by 23 publications

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“…The distribution of the angiodysplasia, radiologically and histologically, was predominantly right‐sided, concurring with previous studies 26,27 . In three cases, however, the angiodysplasia involved the splenic flexure and descending colon, which is rare, although previously documented 34,35 . In the majority of cases studied, a distinct bleeding point was not histologically evident, despite mesenteric angiography demonstrating active bleeding in seven cases.…”

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Colonic angiodysplasia and true diverticula: is there an association?

Mudhar

Balsitis

2005

Histopathology

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We have identified the dual pathologies of angiodysplasia and multiple true-type diverticula, and suggest a topographical relationship between these two lesions. Furthermore, we propose that the thick-walled vessels within the true diverticula are congenitally abnormal, and raise the possibility that these vessels exert local haemodynamic effects, that effectively predispose the colon to acquired angiodysplastic phenomena.

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Colonic angiodysplasia and true diverticula: is there an association?

Mudhar

Balsitis

2005

Histopathology

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“…Thus, an alternative treatment option to surgery is desirable. [28][29][30] Endoscopic therapy has proven useful to arrest bleeding from angiodysplasia, but a high rate of rebleeding episodes and complications has been noticed after procedures. Monopolar electrocoagulation 31 and bipolar or heater probe coagulation 32,33 seem to be relatively safe in this setting and may help to control acute bleeding episodes.…”

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Long-Term Outcome of Argon Plasma Ablation Therapy for Bleeding in 100 Consecutive Patients with Colonic Angiodysplasia

Olmos

Marcolongo

Pogorelsky

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Diseases of the Colon &Amp; Rectum

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“…Surgery is occasionally used for patients who have failed medical and endoscopic therapies but is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Only 35% of patients were free of complications after surgery for angiodysplasias, 12 with an associated 33% mortality. 13 Surgery for GAVE has a 50% thirty-day mortality 14 and perioperative mortality of 7.4%.…”

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