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Circumferential stapled procedure for bleeding ano-rectal varices

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Aim

Aim of this study is to demonstrate that the circumferential stapled procedure for rectal varices is a feasible and suitable method of controlling bleeding varices.

Patients

Between 2004 and December 2007, four patients underwent the procedure as an emergency, with the intention of controlling haemorrhage.

Results

Four patients underwent this procedure, with successful control of bleeding achieved in all. No further rebleeding was observed in the follow-up period.

Conclusion

The stapled disruption of bleeding rectal varices in patients with portal hypertension seems a very useful and effective procedure.

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  1. Surgical Department of European Medical Center, Antheon 1, Panorama, 55236, Thessaloniki, Greece

    G. Vrakas, M. G. Pramateftakis, D. Kanellos, S. Psomas, P. Hatzigianni, A. Μakrantonakis & I. Kanellos

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Correspondence to M. G. Pramateftakis.

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Vrakas, G., Pramateftakis, M.G., Kanellos, D. et al. Circumferential stapled procedure for bleeding ano-rectal varices. Tech Coloproctol 14 (Suppl 1), 13–14 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-010-0606-z

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