Pseudoaneurysm in gall bladder fossa following laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Indian J Gastroenterol. 1999 Jul-Sep;18(3):122.

Abstract

A 32-year-old lady presented with severe hematemesis and melena after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Initial ultrasonography and spiral CT suggested a vascular lesion in the gall bladder fossa. Selective hepatic angiography confirmed the presence of a pseudoaneurysm close to the surgical clip and filling through the right hepatic artery. This was treated with coil embolization, resulting in cessation of hematemesis and amelioration of symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Cholecystectomy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Gallbladder Diseases / etiology*
  • Hematemesis
  • Hepatic Artery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Ultrasonography