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An unusual endoscopic presentation of solitary rectal ulcer syndrome.

Authors :
Yazdanpanah K
Shavakhi A
Sanei MH
Pezeshki AH
Sarrami AH
Source :
Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology [Indian J Gastroenterol] 2013 Jan; Vol. 32 (1), pp. 58-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 May 16.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SRUS) is an uncommon rectal disorder. Massive rectal bleeding is a rare presentation of SRUS, and can pose an endoscopic challenge in differentiating from other causes of massive rectal bleeding. A 22-year-old man presented with massive rectal bleeding which had SRUS with spurting bleeding on lower endoscopic evaluation. He was treated by endoscopic hemostasis using argon plasma coagulation. He had no complaint after a month and follow up lower endoscopy proved complete healing within two months. SRUS should be considered as a potential cause of massive rectal bleeding.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0975-0711
Volume :
32
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22585569
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12664-012-0184-2