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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2010; 2(5): 190-192
Published online May 16, 2010. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v2.i5.190
Choledochal varices bleeding: A case report
Chi Ho Ng, Lawrence Lai, Ka Ho Lok, Kin Kong Li, Ming Leung Szeto
Chi Ho Ng, Lawrence Lai, Ka Ho Lok, Kin Kong Li, Ming Leung Szeto, Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong, China
Author contributions: Ng CH wrote this paper; Lai L and Li KK performed clinical endoscopic or ultrasound examination; Lok KH made preparations of this paper; and Szeto ML performed proof reading.
Correspondence to: Chi Ho Ng, FHKCP, MRCP(UK), MSc (CUHK), Department of Medicine and Geriatrics, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hong Kong, China. ngho614@yahoo.com.hk
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Received: September 18, 2009
Revised: March 23, 2010
Accepted: March 30, 2010
Published online: May 16, 2010
Abstract

Choledochal varices are a rare cause of hemobilia associated with chronic portal vein thrombosis. We present a case of chronic portal vein thrombosis complicated with bleeding from choledochal varices. The presentation, clinical manifestations and management are described.

Keywords: Bile duct varices; Portal hypertensivebiliopathy; Common bile duct dilatation; Extrahepatic portal vein obstruction; Endoscopic ultrasound; Hemobilia; Portal vein thrombosis