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Transarterial catheter embolisation for an unusual cause of upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage.

Authors :
Shelmerdine SC
Ameli-Renani S
Lynch JO
Gonsalves M
Source :
BMJ case reports [BMJ Case Rep] 2015 May 28; Vol. 2015. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 May 28.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

A 72-year-old man with a history of gallstones, and complex cardiac and endocrinological comorbidities, presented with severe abdominal pain and melaena. CT mesenteric angiogram showed a cystic artery pseudoaneurysm and gallbladder distended by haematoma. Subsequent mesenteric angiography confirmed a cystic artery pseudoaneurysm, which was successfully embolised with microcoils. The patient made a rapid recovery and was discharged after 3 days.<br /> (2015 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1757-790X
Volume :
2015
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
BMJ case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
26021378
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2014-206837