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World J Hepatol. Jun 28, 2015; 7(12): 1601-1605
Published online Jun 28, 2015. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v7.i12.1601
Treatment of ectopic varices with portal hypertension
Takahiro Sato
Takahiro Sato, Department of Gastroenterology, Sapporo Kosei General Hospital, Sapporo 060-0033, Japan
Author contributions: Sato T solely contributed to this paper.
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Correspondence to: Takahiro Sato, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Sapporo Kosei General Hospital, Kita 3 Higashi 8, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0033, Japan. taka.sato@ja-hokkaidoukouseiren.or.jp
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Received: January 16, 2015
Peer-review started: January 18, 2015
First decision: February 7, 2015
Revised: March 20, 2015
Accepted: April 10, 2015
Article in press: April 14, 2015
Published online: June 28, 2015
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Core Tip

Core tip: Ectopic varices with portal hypertension are considered to be the cause of hemorrhage presenting as lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Recently, interventional radiology and endoscopic procedures have been performed successfully as a treatment option for ectopic varices.