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Case Reports
. 1986 Mar;90(3):744-7.
doi: 10.1016/0016-5085(86)91132-7.

Hemorrhoids or rectal varices: defining the cause of massive rectal hemorrhage in patients with portal hypertension

E Weinshel, W Chen, D B Falkenstein, R Kessler, R F Raicht
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Case Reports

Hemorrhoids or rectal varices: defining the cause of massive rectal hemorrhage in patients with portal hypertension

E Weinshel et al. Gastroenterology. 1986 Mar.
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Abstract

Identifying the source of lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients with chronic liver disease and portal hypertension can be challenging. We present 2 cases of hemorrhage from rectal varices and a discussion on the differences between simple hemorrhoids and rectal varices. Evaluation of rectal bleeding in patients with portal hypertension is discussed and possible therapeutic options are described.

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