Daryl Ramai MD, MPH, MSc, Abdulrahman Qatomah MBBS, Marvin Ryou MD, Christopher C. Thompson MD, Hiroyuki Aihara MD, PhD
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Abstract
Background and Aims
Although isolated hamartomas are rare, they can cause bleeding that is refractory to medical treatment. Management strategies depend on factors such as tumor location, size, and bleeding intensity.
Methods
A 94-year-old woman experienced melena and a significant decrease in hemoglobin from 13 g/dL to 7 g/dL. An EGD revealed a large, bleeding pedunculated tumor in the duodenum. Previous interventions, including epinephrine injection and EMR, failed, necessitating multiple blood transfusions. After multidisciplinary consultation, endoscopic submucosal dissection was undertaken.
Results
En bloc resection of the duodenal lesion was performed successfully. The specimen was segmented and removed without causing any trauma to the duodenal wall.
Conclusions
Hamartomas in the upper GI tract, particularly in the stomach or duodenum, pose a greater bleeding risk. Endoscopic submucosal dissection effectively removes large duodenal tumors, especially when EMR is unfeasible. Segmenting the specimen during retrieval minimizes trauma to surrounding tissue, preserving duodenal integrity.
期刊介绍:
VideoGIE, an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, is an Open Access, online-only journal to serve patients with digestive diseases. VideoGIE publishes original, single-blinded peer-reviewed video case reports and case series of endoscopic procedures used in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of digestive diseases. Videos demonstrate use of endoscopic systems, devices, and techniques; report outcomes of endoscopic interventions; and educate physicians and patients about gastrointestinal endoscopy. VideoGIE serves the educational needs of endoscopists in training as well as advanced endoscopists, endoscopy staff and industry, and patients. VideoGIE brings video commentaries from experts, legends, committees, and leadership of the society. Careful adherence to submission guidelines will avoid unnecessary delays, as incomplete submissions may be returned to the authors before initiation of the peer review process.