Percutaneous treatment of a splenic artery pseudoaneurysm by thrombin injection

J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2005 Jul;16(7):1023-5. doi: 10.1097/01.RVI.0000162167.54455.C0.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms in the visceral arteries are rare complications of pancreatitis. In the reported case, a 42-year-old man with a splenic pseudoaneurysm was successfully treated by computed tomography (CT)-guided direct thrombin injection into the pseudoaneurysm lumen. Selective catheterization of the splenic artery had proven technically impossible. During the procedure, contrast medium was injected via a pigtail catheter into the aorta for planning, correct positioning of the needle tip, and control imaging after injection. CT examinations 1 day, 3 weeks, and 6 months after treatment demonstrated complete occlusion shrinkage of the pseudoaneurysm, and the patient was symptom-free.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatitis / complications
  • Splenic Artery*
  • Thrombin / administration & dosage*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Thrombin