Hemosuccus Pancreaticus: A Cause for Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding—Diagnosis by Endoscopy and Successful Management by Total Parenteral Nutrition
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1983
Description
Hemorrhage through the pancreatic duct (hemosuccus pancreaticus) is discussed in a patient with alcoholic chronic pancreatitis and anemia. The pancreatic duct as the source of bleeding was determined by use of duodenoscopy; abdominal arteriograms were normal. It is postulated that the patient's bleed was intermittent and of venous origin, probably associated with pancreatic pseudocyst formation. Total parenteral nutrition could be considered in treatment of the condition if bleeding is not life threatening.
Citation Information
Morse, John M.; Reddy, Kuchikulla R.; and Thomas, Eapen. 1983. Hemosuccus Pancreaticus: A Cause for Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding—Diagnosis by Endoscopy and Successful Management by Total Parenteral Nutrition. The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Vol.78(9). 572-574. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1572-0241.1983.tb01932.x PMID: 6412541 ISSN: 0002-9270