Abstract:Ectopic varices are uncommon but potentially life-threatening portosystemic venous collaterals. They are high variable and can occur anywhere across the gastrointestinal tract, except for the pathological sites for portoportal or portosystemic varices. Ectopic varices are responsible for 1% to 5% of all gastrointestinal haemorrhage cases, and their bleeding risk is four times that of oesophageal varices. Patients may present acutely with massive upper or lower gastrointestinal bleeding and consequent shock or … Show more
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