Duodenal varices in extrahepatic portal obstruction

Y. Itzchak, M. G. Glickman

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

58 Scopus citations

Abstract

Duodenal varices were angiographically demonstrated in 18 cases of extrahepatic obstruction of the portal vein or obstruction of the splenic vein. In 11 cases, barium examination of the upper gastrointestinal tract revealed prominent filling defects in the duodenal bulb and the duodenal sweep. These abnormalities share common characteristics and differ in their appearance from more commonly diagnosed duodenal lesions; their demonstration should raise the suspicion of extrahepatic portal or splenic vein obstruction, which may be verified by angiography.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)619-624
Number of pages6
JournalRadiology
Volume124
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1977
Externally publishedYes

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Duodenal varices in extrahepatic portal obstruction'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this