Abstract
Pancreatic pseudoaneurysm is a relatively uncommon complication of chronic pancreatitis, with an associated high mortality if rupture or hemorrhage occurs. We present a case of pancreatic pseudoaneurysm complicating pancreatitis which was successfully treated by direct percutaneous injection of thrombin into the aneurysmal sac. Follow-up at 8 weeks did not demonstrate recurrence. This case indicates that percutaneous thrombin injection offers effective treatment of visceral arterial pseudoaneurysms.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Aneurysm, False / diagnosis
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Aneurysm, False / drug therapy*
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Aneurysm, False / etiology
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Chronic Disease
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Female
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Gastroepiploic Artery / diagnostic imaging
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Gastroepiploic Artery / pathology
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Hemostatics / therapeutic use*
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Hepatic Artery / diagnostic imaging
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Hepatic Artery / pathology
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Pancreas / blood supply*
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Pancreas / diagnostic imaging*
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Pancreatitis / complications
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Pancreatitis / diagnosis
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Pancreatitis / drug therapy
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Portal Vein / diagnostic imaging
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Portal Vein / pathology
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Radiography, Abdominal
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Thrombin / therapeutic use*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Ultrasonography, Interventional*