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Ultrasonic-Guided Percutaneous Injection of Pancreatic Pseudoaneurysm with Thrombin

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Pancreatic pseudoaneurysm is a relatively uncommon complication of chronic pancreatitis, with an associated high mortality if rupture or hemorrhage occurs. We present a case of pancreatic pseudoaneurysm complicating pancreatitis which was successfully treated by direct percutaneous injection of thrombin into the aneurysmal sac. Follow-up at 8 weeks did not demonstrate recurrence. This case indicates that percutaneous thrombin injection offers effective treatment of visceral arterial pseudoaneurysms.

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    Patrick Sparrow, John Asquith & Nick Chalmers

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Sparrow, P., Asquith, J. & Chalmers, N. Ultrasonic-Guided Percutaneous Injection of Pancreatic Pseudoaneurysm with Thrombin . CVIR 26, 312–315 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-003-0008-y

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