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Haemobilia
Implies bleeding into biliary tree. Can present as acute upper gastrointestinal(UGI) bleeding. It should be considered in upper abdominal pain presenting with UGI bleeding especially when there is a history of liver injury or instrumentation.
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Causes
Clinical featureTriad of upper abdominal pain, upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage and jaundice[2] is classical but only present in 22% cases[3].
InvestigationCombination of OGD, CT scan and angiography depending on clinical situation, bearing in mind that haemobilia may present many days after injury. Cholengiography is performed if there is a percutaneous access or if ERCP is undertaken. ManagementMost bleeding from instrumentation are minor and would settle spontaneously.
References
Categories: Gastroenterology | Hepatology |
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