Pseudoaneurysm caused by a self-expandable metal stent: a report of three cases

Endoscopy. 2014 Mar;46(3):248-51. doi: 10.1055/s-0033-1359178. Epub 2014 Feb 26.

Abstract

We present three cases of pseudoaneurysm caused by self-expandable metal stents that formed arteriobiliary fistulas and caused hemobilia. Diagnoses were made on the basis of dynamic computed tomography or angiography. One patient died because of bleeding and cholangitis, whereas the others were successfully treated by transarterial embolization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy
  • Biliary Fistula / etiology*
  • Biliary Fistula / therapy
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
  • Cholangitis / etiology
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / etiology*
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / therapy
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hemobilia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metals
  • Stents / adverse effects*
  • Vascular Fistula / etiology*
  • Vascular Fistula / therapy

Substances

  • Metals