Rectal varices vs hemorrhoids-diagnosis and management.

Autor:	Majid Z; Department of Hepatogastroenterology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Pakistan. zain88@hotmail.com., Yaseen T; Department of Hepatogastroenterology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Pakistan., Tasneem AA; Department of Hepatogastroenterology, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation, Karachi 74200, Pakistan., Luck NH
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	World journal of hepatology [World J Hepatol] 2024 Nov 27; Vol. 16 (11), pp. 1216-1218.
DOI:	10.4254/wjh.v16.i11.1216
Abstrakt:	Rectal varices are an uncommon manifestation of portal hypertension. Although hemorrhoids can be seen in cirrhotic patients, distinguishing between rectal varices and hemorrhoids can be challenging. Furthermore, the underlying mechanism and treatment options vary. Hence, the correct identification is of utmost important. Through this letter, we highlight the features of both and listed the distinguishing points between the two etiologies. Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest. (©The Author(s) 2024. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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