Korean Journal of Radiology

The Korean Society of Radiology (대한영상의학회)
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Ectopic Varices in Colonic Stoma: MDCT Findings

  • Choi, Jae-Woong (Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Guro Hospital of Korea University) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Hee (Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Guro Hospital of Korea University) ;
  • Kim, Kyeong-Ah (Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Guro Hospital of Korea University) ;
  • Park, Cheol-Min (Departments of Diagnostic Radiology, Guro Hospital of Korea University) ;
  • Kim, Jin-Yong (Departments of Internal Medicine, Guro Hospital of Korea University)
  • Published : 2006.12.31
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Abstract

Ectopic stomal varices are an unusual cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The term "ectopic stomal varices" means abnormally dilated veins that have developed in the stomal mucosa. We describe the 20 reformatted and 30 volume rendered images by MDCT in a patient with an episode of acute bleeding from the colonic stoma. This case indicates that the 20 reformatted and 3D volume rendered images are useful to detect this rare complication of portal hypertension, and they help to tailor adequate treatment for the patients with bleeding from stomal varices.

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