Fang Li, Bin Zhao, Yong-Qiang Liu, Guo-Qing Chen, Rong-Feng Qu, Chao Xu, Zhui Long, Jin-Song Wu, Mao Xiong, Wei-Hang Liu, Li Zhu, Xiao-Ling Feng, Lei Zhang
BACKGROUND: This case report presents the rare occurrence of hematochezia due to an internal iliac artery aneurysm leading to an arterioenteric fistula, expanding the differential diagnosis for gastrointestinal bleeding. It emphasizes the importance of considering vascular origins in cases of atypical hematochezia, particularly in the absence of common gastrointestinal causes, and highlights the role of imaging and multidisciplinary management in diagnosing and treating such unusual presentations...
April 16, 2024: World Journal of Clinical Cases