Multiple angiodysplasia diagnosed by capsule endoscopy

J Gastrointest Oncol. 2017 Feb;8(1):E3. doi: 10.21037/jgo.2016.09.08.

Abstract

A 28-year-old Caucasian man was admitted in our unit for acute massive rectal bleeding. Past medical and family history was unremarkable. Hemoglobin was 7.6 g/dL. Blood transfusions were required. Computed tomography and gastrointestinal endoscopy were negative for active bleeding. When patient's hemoglobin was normalized and stable, a video capsule endoscopy was performed. Video relieved the presence of multiple digiunal and ileal angiodysplastic lesions. A double endoscopic argon plasma coagulation procedure was planned on general anaesthesia. Upper and rectal operative approach were performed. Procedure was uneventful. After 2 years follow-up patient had no recurrence of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Keywords: Angiodysplasia; argon plasma coagulation; gastrointestinal bleeding; video capsule endoscopy.

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