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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2021; 13(1): 87-95
Published online Jan 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i1.87
Published online Jan 27, 2021. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v13.i1.87
Multidetector computed tomography three-dimensional and multiplanar reconstruction diagnosis of a rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding: A case report
Yong Cai, Xiao-Bo Chen, Yong-Hai Chen, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Maoming People’s Hospital, Maoming 525000, Guangdong Province, China
Da-Hai Mai, Hua Chen, Department of Oncology, Maoming People's Hospital, Maoming 525000, Guangdong Province, China
Ping Wu, Department of Gastroenterology, Maoming People's Hospital, Maoming 525000, Guangdong Province, China
Author contributions: Chen H and Cai Y analyzed and designed the study; Chen XB, Mai DH, Wu P, and Chen YH worked together to analyze the data; Chen H wrote and edited the manuscript; and all authors read and approved the manuscript.
Supported by Special Fund for Scientific Research for the High-level Hospital Construction Research Project of Maoming People’s Hospital , No. zx2020003
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Corresponding author: Hua Chen, MBBS, Doctor, Department of Oncology, Maoming People's Hospital, No. 101 Weimin Road, Maoming 525000, Guangdong Province, China. chen1hua@163.com
Received: September 17, 2020
Peer-review started: September 17, 2020
First decision: November 16, 2020
Revised: November 30, 2020
Accepted: December 10, 2020
Article in press: December 10, 2020
Published online: January 27, 2021
Peer-review started: September 17, 2020
First decision: November 16, 2020
Revised: November 30, 2020
Accepted: December 10, 2020
Article in press: December 10, 2020
Published online: January 27, 2021
Core Tip
Core Tip: We report a case of anastomosis of the testicular vein with the superior mesenteric vein that caused severe gastrointestinal bleeding. We used multidetector computed tomography three-dimensional and multiplanar reconstruction, and found that the testicular vein had anastomosed with the superior mesenteric vein, and gathered together in the jejunal vessel wall. Digital subtraction angiography confirmed the location of bleeding. After vascular intervention, the patient’s symptoms significantly improved.