Variceal bleeding in colic anastomosis – very rare case

The authors present a clinical case of a 71-year-old woman, previous history of transverse colon segmental colectomy (adenocarcinoma – 2003), without signs of recurrence. No other co-morbidities or chronic medication. Presents recurrent episodes of hematochezia not accompanied by abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits nor any other symptoms. Analytically: minimum Hb 10.6 g/dL. Colonoscopy featured tortuous, dilated, varicous aspect neovascularization, located in the peri-surgical anastomosis, with areas of friability and clots. Several endoscopic hemostatic techniques were performed, including injection of adre…