Isolated gastric varices with upper gastrointestinal bleeding 11 years after distal pancreatectomy for ruptured pancreatic pseudocyst

Hui Ming Lee, Jiin Haur Chuang*, Shin Yi Lee, Jiunn Ming Sheen, Sheung Fat Ko

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Abstract

Isolated gastric varices with upper gastrointestinal bleeding are an unusual event, particularly in children in whom obstruction of the splenic vein is an infrequent occurrence. We describe a 19-year-old man with bleeding isolated gastric varices 11 years after he underwent distal pancreatectomy with preservation of the spleen for a ruptured pancreatic pseudocyst. The disorder was cured with splenectomy.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E33-E35
JournalJournal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume46
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 01 2011

Keywords

  • Isolated gastric varices
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Pancreatic pseudocyst
  • Splenectomy

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