Sudden-onset gastrointestinal bleeding in a young adult: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of a Dieulafoy’s lesion in the jejunum
Advanced diagnostic techniques like CT angiography and capsule endoscopy played a pivotal role in localizing the bleeding source. Surgical intervention proved curative when less invasive methods failed. The patient's postoperative course was uneventful, highlighting the efficacy of a multidisciplinary approach. A high index of suspicion and a multidisciplinary approach are essential for successful outcomes.
Authors
- Sri Aurobindo Prasad Das (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9328-3403)
- Shikhar Tripathi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2148-9058)
- Sunila Jain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4061-4608)
- Samiran Nundy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1757-3919)
- Rakesh Narayanagowda
Institutions
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-11-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-024-02064-9
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00