[A case of posterior gastric arteriovenous malformation causing massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage]

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2012 Sep;109(9):1556-60.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We report abdominal bleeding caused by arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the posterior gastric artery. A 38-year-old man visited our hospital complaining of epigastralgia. Enhanced abdominal CT revealed a high density spot in a huge low density mass. Angiographic study showed AVM of the posterior gastric artery. Transcatheter arterial embolization was performed and we successfully treated the AVM which was accompanied by abdominal bleeding.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / complications*
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peritoneal Cavity
  • Stomach / blood supply*