Trauma Associated Ectopic Ileal Varices

Abstract

ABS TRACT Ectopic varices (EcV) are portosystemic collaterals that can be observed anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) except stomach and esophagus. It was most frequently localised in duodenum while it was rarely observed in ileum. Its etiology is usually associated with portal hypertension. Herein, we present a case of patient with ectopic ileal varices succesfully treated with angiographic coil embolization. In this patient, portal hypertension was not observed in the etiology of EcV.