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September 16, 2025BMJ Case Reports

Jejunal Dieulafoy lesion causing massive gastrointestinal bleed

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Case report reveals massive GI bleeding's source via capsule endoscopy, emphasizing quick surgical action.

The source of massive gastrointestinal bleeding was identified as a jejunal Dieulafoy lesion.
Emergency laparotomy with resection was performed due to ongoing bleeding despite prior endoscopic evaluations.
Timely intervention is crucial to manage obscure small bowel bleeds and prevent significant morbidity.
Capsule endoscopy proved essential for detecting the lesion in the mid-jejunum.

Nath et al. (2025) studied this question.

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