Massive bleeding from gastric ulcer-induced splenic artery pseudoaneurysm successfully treated with transcatheter arterial embolization and surgery: a case report

Massive bleeding from gastric ulcer-induced splenic artery pseudoaneurysm successfully treated with transcatheter arterial embolization and surgery: a case report

Abstract Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a routine medical emergency. The most common non-variceal cause is peptic ulcer disease, while a rare presentation is peptic ulcer-induced splenic artery pseudoaneurysm (SAP). Primary endoscopic treatment is generally attempted for UGIB;...

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Main Authors: Hidetoshi Shidahara, Nobuaki Fujikuni, Kazuaki Tanabe, Tomoyuki Abe, Keisuke Nishihara, Toshio Noriyuki, Masahiro Nakahara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2022-10-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Peptic ulcer disease
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm
Transcatheter arterial embolization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01552-0
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