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01-12-2008 | Case Report
A rare complication of a common operation: hepatic artery pseudo aneurysm following cholecystectomy report of a case
Published in: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) | Issue 4/2008
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Background
Vascular injuries following cholecystectomy are a known entity though the incidence is low. More frequently we are seeing cases of right hepatic artery pseudo aneurysm post cholecystectomy after the advent of the laparoscopic approach.
Methods
We report a case of multiple right hepatic artery aneurysms as a complication of cholecystectomy in a 71-year-old patient.
Results
The diagnosis was confirmed by angiogram, and the patient was treated successfully with coil embolisation.
Conclusion
Though it is a rare complication, early diagnosis and treatment of postoperative pseudo aneurysm is essential to prevent life threatening bleeding.