[Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm: a rare case of gastrointestinal haemorrhage in a patient with chronic pancreatitis]

G Chir. 2010 Aug-Sep;31(8-9):394-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A bleeding pseudoaneurysm in patients with chronic pancreatitis is a rare and potentially lethal complication. This diagnosis may be very difficult and the optimal treatment remains controversial. We report the case of 80 years old female with calcific pancreatitis and severe intestinal bleeding due to a pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery treated with interventional radiographic embolization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm, False / complications*
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Humans
  • Pancreatitis, Chronic / complications*
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Splenic Artery*
  • Treatment Outcome