Massive Hemorrhage from Varices of the Duodenal Loop in a Cirrhotic Patient1
Massive Hemorrhage from Varices of the Duodenal Loop in a Cirrhotic Patient1
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肝硬化患者十二指肠环静脉曲张导致大出血1
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1963
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通讯作者:
T. C. Max
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L. Perchik;T. C. Max
Massive hemorrhage from the alimentary tract in a cirrhotic patient presents a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic problem. When the bleeding is due to varices they are usually either gastric or esophageal in location. We have recently had the opportunity to study a patient known to have esophageal varices for at least three years, in whom a duodenal varix, well demonstrated by barium meal examination and splenoportography, was largely responsible for the hemorrhage that led to death. Case Report This 65-year-old white man was first admitted to Strong Memorial Hospital in June 1959, after three days of black tarry stools. A long history of alcohol consumption was elicited. Physical examination demonstrated hepatosplenomegaly. Stool and gastric aspirant were strongly guaiac-positive. Hematocrit at admission was 30. The patient continued to pass blood per rectum and required transfusion with 6 units of whole blood over the next few days. Liver function tests demonstrated hepatocellular dysfunction. An uppe...