Successful endovascular treatment for gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm with an arteriovenous fistula after pancreas transplantation

Transpl Int. 2003 Sep;16(9):694-6. doi: 10.1007/s00147-003-0611-5. Epub 2003 Jun 18.

Abstract

The aim of this study was to demonstrate the usefulness of endovascular treatment for gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm with an arteriovenous fistula after simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation. We describe the case of a 38-year-old man who underwent successful simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation. An asymptomatic pseudoaneurysm of the donor gastroduodenal artery with an arteriovenous fistula was incidentally diagnosed by routine color flow Doppler ultrasound (CDU) examination and confirmed by 3-D gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) 15 days after transplantation. Selective arteriography (via the right femoral artery) confirmed an arteriovenous fistula and a pseudoaneurysm of the donor gastroduodenal artery. The patient underwent successful endovascular embolization. At 11 months of follow-up, normal pancreatic function was reported. Endovascular treatment for gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm with an arteriovenous fistula after pancreas transplantation obviates the need for surgical intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy*
  • Arteries
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / etiology
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy*
  • Duodenum / blood supply*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreas Transplantation / adverse effects*
  • Stomach / blood supply*