Endovascular embolization demonstrates effective outcomes in severe variceal bleeding due to portal hypertension, suggesting a safe treatment option.
Ectopic variceal bleeding is a rare but life‐threatening complication of portal hypertension. For severe parastomal variceal hemorrhage unresponsive to conservative therapy, endovascular embolization is a safe, minimally invasive, repeatable, and effective life‐saving alternative, particularly in patients with portal hypertension and hepatic dysfunction.
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