BACKGROUND Hematemesis is uncommon as an initial presenting symptom in pancreatic cancer. We present herein a case of a pseudoaneurysm that ruptured and fistulized into the stomach. The pseudoaneurysm was secondary to a pancreatic pseudocyst complicating obstructive pancreatitis due to pancreatic cancer. The patient was successfully treated using trans-arterial embolization followed by curative...

OBJECTIVES Our goal was to report characteristics and outcomes of 6 patients with aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). BACKGROUND Neurologic events are severe complications of TEVAR. With growing experience of TEVAR, other yet unexpected devastating complications have emerged. METHODS Between July 1999 and August 2008, 268 patients underwent TEVAR...

Introduction. Splenic artery Pseudoaneurysm, a complication of chronic pancreatitis, presenting as massive hematemesis is a rare presentation. Case Report. We present a case of 38-year-old male admitted with chief complaints of pain in the upper abdomen and massive hematemesis for the last 15 days. On examination there was severe pallor. On investigating the patient, Hb was 4.0 gm/dL, upper GI ...

Small gut volvulus is rare in adults and usually presents with acute intestinal obstruction. We report a 25-year-old man with primary small gut volvulus who presented with hematemesis. The gangrenous gut was resected at laparotomy. He is well 3 months later.

D a t a s o u r c e s Published and unpublished studies were identified by searching MEDLINE and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (last searched August 2001) with combinations and various forms of the terms somatostatin, octreotide, variceal, varices, bleed, hemorrhage, esophag, hematemesis, and melena; reviewing abstracts of conference proceedings and bibliographies of relevant studies;...

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is an autoimmune blistering disorder of the skin and mucosal surfaces characterized by acantholysis (loss adhesion between epidermal cells). Esophageal involvement PV underdiagnosed entity as routine diagnostic endoscopy not recommended in asymptomatic patients. Dysphagia odynophagia are common presenting symptoms; however, upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) associat...

A total of360 Iranian combatants who were exposed to mustard gas by the Iraqi forces in the war fronts were studied. Acute effects and gastrointestinal (GI) complications of sulfur mustard (S M) intoxication were studied separately in Iranian combatants admitted to Imam Reza Hospital from January 1984, to May 198X, In order to record the clinical and paraclinical findings, a special examina...

With the continuous progress of Internet information technology and innovation public opinion dissemination mode, Spiral Silence theory has been impacted gradually transformed into a new communication mode—The Anti-silence Spiral, which plays pivotal role in current network dissemination. Based on evolution theory, this article explores reasons for phenomenon takes corporal punishment girl with...

Congenital duodenal obstruction is usually characterized by onset of early vomiting due to high bowel obstruction. Presentation of congenital duodenal obstruction with acute gastrointestinal bleeding is very uncommon. We present an unusual case of congenital intrinsic duodenal obstruction associated with the Down's syndrome presenting with hematemesis secondary to duodenitis. This is a rare pre...