A giant gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm: Successful treatment with coil embolization
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: Gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysms are a rare but potentially fatal condition. They represent 1.5% of all visceral artery pseudoanurysms. We are reporting a case of a 36yr old male with history of chronic alcoholism that presented with haematemesis. Patient had no past medical history of pancreatitis. Patient was diagnosed to have a gastroduodenal pseudoaneurysm, which was managed by angiographic coil embolization. Keywords: gastroduodenal , pseudoaneurysm , angioembolisation.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Mansha Singh, Dr. Prashant Rao, Dr. Minakshi Gadhire, Dr. Mohan Joshi
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