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Digestive Diseases and Sciences
Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences 11/2019

01-11-2019 | Arteriography | DDS–SIRC COOPERATIVE CONFERENCES

False in Name Only—Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Recurrently Bleeding Patient: Case Report and Literature Review

Authors: M. Binetti, A. Lauro, R. Golfieri, S. Vaccari, V. D’Andrea, I. R. Marino, M. Cervellera, M. Renzulli, V. Tonini

Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences | Issue 11/2019

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Abstract

Although the diagnosis of visceral pseudoaneurysm is unusual, it requires emergent attention due to the risk of rupture. We describe a 70-year-old man with a gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm that manifested as recurrent hemorrhage. We highlight the possible etiologies, clinical presentations, diagnostic tools, and treatment options for this condition. In this instance, the patient was successfully treated by selective angioembolization. A visceral pseudoaneurysm should be considered in patients with abdominal pain and GI hemorrhage. At present, angioembolization is a first-line therapy.
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Metadata
Title
False in Name Only—Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Recurrently Bleeding Patient: Case Report and Literature Review
Authors
M. Binetti
A. Lauro
R. Golfieri
S. Vaccari
V. D’Andrea
I. R. Marino
M. Cervellera
M. Renzulli
V. Tonini
Publication date
01-11-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Digestive Diseases and Sciences / Issue 11/2019
Print ISSN: 0163-2116
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2568
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-019-05853-7

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