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Embolization Coils Migrating and Being Passed per Rectum After Embolization of a Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm, “The Migrating Coil”: A Case Report

Authors: Numan A. Shah, Akinfemi Akingboye, Nandon Haldipur, James Y. Mackinlay, George Jacob

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 6/2007

Abstract

Acute or chronic blood loss from pseudoaneurysms of the splanchnic artery in chronic pancreatitis poses diagnostic and management challenges. Arteriographic examination offers both diagnostic and therapeutic options, with success rates of 76%–100% for both modalities. In cases of failure of embolization, repeat embolization is also an option. Surgical intervention is advocated for rebleeding and failure of embolization. Evidence-based guidelines regarding the optimal treatment modality for this condition are lacking. There has been a reported case of dislodgement of coil into the stomach through a gastropseudocystic fistula. We report the case of a migrating steel-wire coil through the gastrointestinal tract and splenic artery pseudoaneurysm. We highlight the potential complications of pseudoaneurysm and other available therapeutic management options.

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Title: Embolization Coils Migrating and Being Passed per Rectum After Embolization of a Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm, “The Migrating Coil”: A Case Report
Authors: Numan A. Shah
Akinfemi Akingboye
Nandon Haldipur
James Y. Mackinlay
George Jacob
Publication date: 01-11-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-007-9166-7

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