Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	97334
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Left inferior phrenic arterial malformation mimicking gastric varices: A case report and review of literature
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Han Wang, Yi-Qing Tan, Ping Han, An-Hui Xu, Han-Lin Mu, Zhe Zhu, Li Ma, Mei Liu and Hua-Ping Xie
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program) 82200588 Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China 2024AFB829
Corresponding Author	Hua-Ping Xie, MD, PhD, Department of Gastroenterology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, No. 1095 Jiefang Avenue, Wuhan 430030, Hubei Province, China. hpxie@tjh.tjmu.edu.cn
Key Words	Upper gastrointestinal bleeding; Left inferior phrenic artery; Splenic artery occlusion; Gastrointestinal endoscopy; Digital subtraction angiography; Case report
Core Tip	Endoscopy has become a widely used diagnostic and therapeutic tool for gastrointestinal bleeding, effectively screening for gastric varices and achieving hemostasis. However, arteries can mimic varices, and their ruptures require multidisciplinary discussion and alternative therapeutic options. Gastric submucosal arterial dilation due to splenic artery occlusion constitutes an exceptionally rare cause of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). This is the first documented instance of UGIB originating from the left inferior phrenic artery. The study provides valuable insights into the clinical diagnosis and management of this rare and challenging condition.
Citation	<p>Wang H, Tan YQ, Han P, Xu AH, Mu HL, Zhu Z, Ma L, Liu M, Xie HP. Left inferior phrenic arterial malformation mimicking gastric varices: A case report and review of literature. <i>World J Gastrointest Surg</i> 2024; 16(9): 3057-3064</p>

Received	2024-05-28 08:03
Peer-Review Started	2024-05-28 08:03
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Return for Revision	2024-07-30 07:38
Revised	2024-08-08 14:07
Second Decision	2024-08-16 04:41
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-08-16 09:02
Articles in Press	2024-08-16 09:02
Publication Fee Transferred	2024-08-19 14:16
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