Endoscopy 2001; 33(7): 636-638
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-15322
Case Report

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Endosonography-Guided Endoscopic Band Ligation of Dieulafoy’s Malformation: A Case Report

G. Folvik, L. B. Nesje, A. Berstad, S. ødegaard
  • Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Publication History

Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

Dieulafoy’s vascular malformation may cause serious upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The mucosal lesion is usually small, and precise location of the lesion may therefore be difficult. We report a case of Dieulafoy’s lesion successfully treated by endoscopic band ligation (EBL) where endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), including Doppler examination, was applied for accurate diagnosis, guiding EBL and control of treatment.

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G. Folvik, M.D.

Division of Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine
Haukeland University Hospital

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