Hemobilia complicating warfarin therapy.

Abstract

This patient is the first case of endoscopically documented massive hemobilia exacerbated by inadvertent warfarin overdose. The true frequency of this disorder should become evident with the widespread use of endoscopy and a high index of suspicion.

• Authors: J C Goldsmith, D A Drossman, P M Blatt
• Journal: Southern medical journal (South Med J) Vol. 72 Issue 6 Pg. 748-50 (Jun 1979) ISSN: 0038-4348 [Print] United States
• PMID: 451664 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)

Chemical References

• Warfarin

Topics

• Aged
• Biliary Tract Diseases (chemically induced, complications, diagnosis)
• Cholelithiasis (complications)
• Gallbladder Neoplasms (complications)
• Hemorrhage (chemically induced, complications, diagnosis)
• Humans
• Male
• Polyps (complications)
• Warfarin (adverse effects)