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Control of life-threatening hemorrhage in cecal tuberculosis by transcatheter embolisation.

Authors :
Ramakantan R
Shah P
Source :
Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology [Indian J Gastroenterol] 1990 Apr; Vol. 9 (2), pp. 149-50.
Publication Year :
1990

Abstract

Torrential hemorrhage is rare in tuberculous affection of the bowel. The traditional method of treatment has been immediate surgical intervention aimed at bowel resection. To our knowledge, this is the first report of successful control of such life-threatening hemorrhage by transcatheter embolisation.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0254-8860
Volume :
9
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2323800