A case of peri-stomal ectopic variceal bleeding in a patient with decompensated cirrhosis treated with TIPS placement

Peri-stomal variceal bleeding is an underestimated complication in patients with colostomy and portal hypertension. Due to the small number of reported cases, there is currently no unified consensus on the best treatment and several options may be available. We report a case in which TIPS placement was effective. (c) 2023 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.

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Peri-stomal variceal bleeding is a complication that is often overlooked in patients with colostomy and portal hypertension. The optimal treatment for this condition is still a matter of debate due to the limited number of reported cases. In this report, we present a case in which TIPS placement proved to be effective.