Abstract
Embolisation of a mycotic aneurysm of the anterior pancreaticoduodenal arcade was performed in an emergency situation using a microcatheter and tissue adhesive, after unsuccessful surgical therapy. The polymerising agent occluded the outflow vessel, the aneurysm and the feeding artery successfully.
MeSH terms
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Aneurysm, Infected / surgery
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Aneurysm, Infected / therapy*
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Aneurysm, Ruptured / surgery
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Aneurysm, Ruptured / therapy*
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Arteries
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Bacteremia / microbiology
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Catheterization, Peripheral
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Duodenum / blood supply*
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Embolism / microbiology
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Embolization, Therapeutic* / methods
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Emergencies
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology
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Humans
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Male
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Microinjections
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Middle Aged
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Pancreas / blood supply*
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Staphylococcal Infections*
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Tissue Adhesives / therapeutic use*