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ArticleRadiology case reports2026

Management of parastomal variceal bleeding in an adult with metastatic liver cancer: A case-based review.

Joshua Bruinsma, Hugo C Temperley, Padraig Cronin, Niall J O'Sullivan, Benjamin M Mac Curtain, Kevin P Sheahan, Zi Qin Ng

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Joshua BruinsmaDepartment of Urology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.
Hugo C TemperleyDepartment of Radiology, St James' University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Padraig CroninSchool of Medicine, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Niall J O'SullivanDepartment of Radiology, St James' University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Benjamin M Mac CurtainDepartment of Urology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY, USA.
Kevin P SheahanDepartment of Radiology, St James' University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Zi Qin NgDepartment of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.

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Abstract

Parastomal variceal bleeding is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication in patients with portal hypertension and intestinal stomas, for which evidence-based management strategies remain poorly defined. A case-based review was performed synthesizing available literature and institutional experience to evaluate diagnostic approaches and treatment modalities for parastomal variceal bleeding, with emphasis on acute control, prevention of recurrence, and multidisciplinary management. Reported management strategies include medical optimization of portal hypertension, local measures, endovascular embolization, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement, and surgical revision, each with variable efficacy and recurrence risk; no single approach was universally effective. The management of parastomal variceal bleeding in adults should be individualized and directed by severity of bleeding, etiology of portal hypertension, hepatic reserve, comorbidities, prognosis and anatomical suitability for intervention. We recommend using a multi-disciplinary, stepwise approach although treatment should be guided by underlying etiologies and patient specific goals.

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Endovascular embolisationHaemostasisPortal hypertensionStomal bleedingTransjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt

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PMID42564834
PMCPMC13446300

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