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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jan 27, 2025; 17(1): 100119
Published online Jan 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i1.100119
Gastrointestinal bleeding after pancreatoduodenectomy: Report of four cases
Zi-Jin Liu, Jia-Yi Hong, Chao Zhang, Jing She, Hui-Hong Zhai
Zi-Jin Liu, Jia-Yi Hong, Jing She, Hui-Hong Zhai, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
Chao Zhang, Department of Surgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, China
Co-first authors: Zi-Jin Liu and Jia-Yi Hong.
Author contributions: Liu ZJ and Hong JY contributed to manuscript writing; Zhang C and She J contributed to the provision of study materials or patients; Zhai HH contributed to the conception and design, and administrative support; all authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Hui-Hong Zhai, MD, Director, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, No. 45 Changchun Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100053, China. zhaihuihong@ccmu.edu.cn
Received: August 7, 2024
Revised: September 16, 2024
Accepted: October 18, 2024
Published online: January 27, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: We present four cases of gastrointestinal bleeding patients to clarify its appropriate treatment and prevention. The bleeding location comprised gastrointestinal anastomosis, bile duct-jejunum anastomosis, and extraluminal bleeding. The possible etiology included marginal ulcer, jejunal varix, and abdominal infection. Endoscopic hemostatic clips, as well as a covered stent using angiography, were done to stop the bleeding and three patients survived. Only one patient died of gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal bleeding, abdominal infection, hypovolemic shock, and disseminated intravascular coagulation. In conclusion, early and effective endoscopic intervention is the key to successful hemostasis in patients with gastrointestinal bleeding after pancreatoduodenectomy.