Recurrent Hemorrhage from Ileal Conduit: An Uncommon Complication of Portal Hypertension

C. P. Sundaram Department of Urologic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

E. T. Fernandes Department of Urologic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

P. K. Reddy Department of Urologic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Abstract

Massive hemorrhage from an ileal conduit is rare. We report a patient who presented with massive recurrent hemorrhage from previously undiagnosed ileal conduit varices secondary to portal hypertension. Current methods for diagnosis and treatment of this rare but life threatening entity are discussed.

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