Pseudoaneurysm and splenic infarction in chronic pancreatitis: a case report
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 183-187, 1996.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-214267
ABSTRACT
Peripancreatic pseudoaneurysm and splenic infarction are rare but life-threatening complications of chronic pancreatitis. The incidence of pseudoaneurysm in patients who undergo angiography for pancreatitis is about 10%. Clinically, pseudoaneurysm is hard to discover until rupture occurs. The authors have recently experienced a case of intact pseudoaneurysm and splenic infarction in chronic alcoholic pancreatitis. A bolus enhanced CT scan and angiography were essential to confirm these complications of pancreatitis. We managed these complications successfully by distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy.
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Main subject:
Pancreatectomy
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Splenectomy
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Splenic Artery
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Splenic Infarction
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Aneurysm, False
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Pancreatitis, Alcoholic
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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