Colonic venous malformation and portal hypertension: Association, management, and review of the literature

James R. Pierce, Catherine J. Hunter, Bindi Naik-Mathuria, Philip Stanley, Henri R. Ford, Yuri Genyk, Donald B. Shaul, Andre Panossian, Dean M. Anselmo

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Abstract

We present a case of an adolescent with lower gastrointestinal bleeding caused by a colorectal venous malformation (VM) with concomitant portal hypertension. After an episode of massive gastrointestinal bleeding, we performed an extended right hemicolectomy and resection of the VM and selective portosystemic shunt. Here, we present the case and review the literature regarding portal hypertension and gastrointestinal vascular malformations. Additionally, we discuss the physiologic and hemodynamic effects of gastrointestinal vascular malformations on the portal system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)435-438
Number of pages4
JournalPediatric Surgery International
Volume28
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Arteriovenous malformation
  • Portal hypertension
  • Portocaval shunt
  • Spleno-adrenal shunt
  • Vascular Anomaly

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Surgery

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