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Intrapancreatic pseudoaneurysm causing massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage and chronic pancreatitis

Authors :
Ilkay S. Idilman
Halis Simsek
Deniz Akata
Ali Devrim Karaosmanoglu
Bora Peynircioglu
Source :
The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology. 26(3)
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms of the splenic artery is a well-known complication of pancreatitis. However, to the best of our knowledge, a subcentimetric intrapancreatic pseudoaneurysm (without an associated pseudocyst) causing massive gastrointestinal bleeding and distal main pancreatic duct obstruction is a rare clinical phenomenon. Herein, we present such a unique complication with computed tomography images and subsequent successful endovascular treatment.

Details

ISSN :
21485607
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Turkish journal of gastroenterology : the official journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
Accession number :
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