[Intestinal angiodysplasia: a presentation of 7 cases and review of the literature].

Seven cases of intestinal angiodysplasia that required surgery for hemostatic control are presented, with a review of their clinical, endoscopic, arteriographic and histologic features. The average age of presentation was 52.43 years, there was a predominance in women, and the principal clinical manifestation was recurrent rectal hemorrhage. The most common location was the cecum and ascendant colon. Arteriographic diagnosis was achieved in only two patients.