Endosonography-guided endoscopic band ligation of Dieulafoy's malformation: a case report

Endoscopy. 2001 Jul;33(7):636-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-15322.

Abstract

Dieulafoy's vascular malformation may cause serious upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The mucosal lesion is usually small, and precise location of the lesion may therefore be difficult. We report a case of Dieulafoy's lesion successfully treated by endoscopic band ligation (EBL) where endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), including Doppler examination, was applied for accurate diagnosis, guiding EBL and control of treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arteries / abnormalities
  • Endosonography*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Mucosa / blood supply*
  • Ligation
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler