Massive hematochezia due to jejunal varices successfully treated with coil embolization

Abstract

Abstract We report a case of hematochezia with hemodynamic instability due to jejunal varices in a cirrhotic patient with no prior history of surgery. The patient was managed with coil embolization via the portal vein. After which, the patient did not present any hemorrhage recurrence and maintained a stable hemoglobin level.

Keywords

• cirrhosis
• coil embolization
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• portal hypertension