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01-09-2008 | Pictorial Essay

Vascular Complications of Pancreatitis: Imaging and Intervention

Authors: John M. Kirby, Parag Vora, Mehran Midia, John Rawlinson

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Issue 5/2008

Abstract

The objective of this study was to highlight technical challenges and potential pitfalls of diagnostic imaging, intervention, and postintervention follow-up of vascular complications of pancreatitis. Diagnostic and interventional radiology imaging from patients with pancreatitis from 2002 to 2006 was reviewed. We conclude that biphasic CT is the diagnostic modality of choice. Catheter angiography may (still) be required to diagnose small pseudoaneurysms. Endovascular coiling is the treatment of choice for pseudoaneurysms. Close clinical follow-up is required, as patients may rebleed/develop aneurysms elsewhere.

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Title: Vascular Complications of Pancreatitis: Imaging and Intervention
Authors: John M. Kirby
Parag Vora
Mehran Midia
John Rawlinson
Publication date: 01-09-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Issue 5/2008
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Electronic ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-007-9138-y

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