| Literature DB >> 14659619 |
E Vibert1, H Kobeiter, B Malassagne, T Watrin, P-L Fagniez.
Abstract
Arterial pseudo-aneurysms complicating pancreaticoduodenectomy are rare but have a poor prognosis. They usually result from arterial erosion due to pancreatic fistula. The authors report a pseudo-aneurysm with an uncommon localization (first jejunal artery), diagnosed after a negative first arteriography, and successfully treated by radiological embolization. Special features of pseudo-aneurysms complicating pancreaticoduodenectomy are reviewed.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14659619 DOI: 10.1016/j.anchir.2003.09.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Chir ISSN: 0003-3944