An Unusual Case of Isolated Duodenal Varices With Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis.

Duodenal varices usually occur due to portal hypertension and are rare causes of gastrointestinal tract bleeding. We report a unique case of a previously fit patient who presented with melena and was found to have isolated duodenal varices (DV) in the third part on esophagogastroduodenoscopy. No esophageal or gastric varices were noticed.

Retrospective Analysis of Characteristics, Indications and Outcomes of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in a Tertiary Referral Center in Saudi Arabia.

Background:  Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an advanced endoscopic procedure that is an essential tool in the management of pancreaticobiliary diseases. There is limited data available on the indications and outcomes of ERCP from this region. Therefore, we aim to report the characteristics of patients, indications and outcomes of ERCP in Saudi Arabia.