- The European Research Journal
- Volume:5 Issue:1
- An unusual cause of hemorrhagic shock: gastric Dieulafoy’s lesion
An unusual cause of hemorrhagic shock: gastric Dieulafoy’s lesion
Authors : Ahmet Erdoğan, Murat Ferhat Ferhatoğlu, Hikmet Pehlevan, Osman Yıldırım, Kazım Şenol
Pages : 189-192
Doi:10.18621/eurj.384720
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Publication Date : 2019-01-04
Article Type : Other Papers
Abstract :Dieulafoy`s lesion insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(DL); related massive gastrointestinal bleeding is a rare and mortal health condition. DL is a superficial vascular lesion of the gastric mucose that is mostly located in the proximal part of the stomach which is difficult to diagnose. Endoscopy is a safe and effective method for diagnosis and treatment. However, emergency surgery should be essential for diagnosis and treatment. Here we present a succesfull clinical and surgical management of a case with massive gastrointestinal bleeding related to gastric DL.Keywords : Dieulafoys lesion, hemorrhagia, shock