J Korean Radiol Soc.  1997 Jan;36(1):55-58.

Transcatheter Arterial Embolization of a Pseudoaneurysm of Gastroduodenal Artery: A Case Report

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chonbuk National University Medical School.
  • 2Department of Institute for Medical Science, Chonbuk National University Medical School.

Abstract

Gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm is a relatively rare and potentionally life-threatening complication of chronic pancreatitis, which is thought to occur because of autodigestion of arterial walls by pancreatic enzymes. Embolotherapy should probably be the first method of treatment, since surgical treatment carries a high risk of mortality and morbidity. We report the case of 30-year-old male with gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm caused by chronic pancreatitis which was successfully treated by transcatheter embolization using Gianturco spring coils.

Keyword

Arteries, therapeutic blockade; Aneurysm, mesenteric

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aneurysm, False*
Arteries*
Embolization, Therapeutic
Humans
Male
Mortality
Pancreatitis, Chronic
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