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False In Name Only-Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm In A Recurrently Bleeding Patient: Case Report And Literature Review., M. Binetti, A. Lauro, R. Golfieri, S Vaccari, V D'Andrea, I. R. Marino, M. Cervellera, M. Renzulli, V. Tonini
False In Name Only-Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm In A Recurrently Bleeding Patient: Case Report And Literature Review., M. Binetti, A. Lauro, R. Golfieri, S Vaccari, V D'Andrea, I. R. Marino, M. Cervellera, M. Renzulli, V. Tonini
Department of Surgery Faculty Papers
INTRODUCTION: Although the diagnosis of visceral pseudoaneurysm is unusual, it requires emergent attention due to the risk of rupture. We describe a 70-year old man with a gastroduodenal artery (GDA) pseudoaneurysm manifest as recurrent hæmorrhage.
AREAS COVERED: We highlight the possible ætiologies, clinical presentations, diagnostic tools and treatment options for this condition. In this instance, the patient was successfully treated by selective angio-embolization.
EXPERT COMMENTARY: A visceral pseudoaneurysm should be considered in patients with abdominal pain and GI hæmorrhage. At present, angio-embolization is first-line therapy.