Thrombosis of splenic artery pseudoaneurysm complicating pancreatitis.

De Ronde, T; Van Beers, B; de Cannière, L; Trigaux, J P; Melange, M · Gut · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The natural history of pseudoaneurysms complicating pancreatitis is unknown. A patient with chronic pancreatitis is described in whom thrombosis of a splenic artery pseudoaneurysm occurred. Early diagnosis and radical treatment of a bleeding pseudoaneurysm are mandatory. When elective treatment is considered, however, contrast enhanced computed tomography may be useful just before surgery as thrombosis may occur.

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