2022
DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i37.5506
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Massive bleeding from gastric submucosal arterial collaterals secondary to splenic artery thrombosis: A case report

Abstract: BACKGROUND Gastric submucosal arterial collaterals (GSAC) secondary to splenic artery occlusion is an extraordinary rare and potentially life-threatening cause of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Here, we report a case of massive bleeding from GSAC successfully treated by means of a multidisciplinary minimally invasive approach. CASE SUMMARY A 60-year-old non-cirrhotic gentleman with a history of arterial hypertension was admitted due to hematemesis. Emergent esop… Show more

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