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Rectal varices are a rare cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Congenital or familial venous anomalies, portal hypertension, heart failure, and venous thrombosis are predisposing factors, and in a small proportion of patients, the etiology is unknown. This case is presented here in order to highlight the fact that rectal varices, which are rarely seen, can be misdiagnosed and mistreated.
Rectal varices are a rare cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Congenital or family venous anomalies, portal hypertension, heart failure, and venous thrombosis are predisposing factors, and in a small proportion of patients, the etiology is unknown. This case is presented here in order to highlight the fact that rectal varices, which are rarely seen, can be misdiagnosed and mistreated.
Field : Sağlık Bilimleri
Journal Type : Uluslararası
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