1,294 results match your criteria: "Pancreatic Pseudoaneurysm"

Rationale: Pseudoaneurysm is a potential postoperative complication in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with catheter-based interventions being the first-line treatment. This study reviews the literature on potential secondary complications following arterial embolization. Additionally, we report a case in which a dislodged embolization coil acted as a nidus for bile duct stone formation, leading to recurrent cholangitis.

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Mimics of pancreatic neoplasms at cross-sectional imaging: Pearls for characterization and diagnostic work-up.

Curr Probl Diagn Radiol

December 2024

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre and Dalhousie University. Victoria General Building, 3rd floor, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, Canada. Electronic address:

Interpreting imaging examinations of the pancreas can be a challenge. Several different entities can mimic or mask pancreatic neoplasms, including normal anatomic variants, non-pancreatic lesions, and both acute and chronic pancreatitis. It is important to distinguish these entities from pancreatic neoplasms, as the management and prognosis of a pancreatic neoplasm, particularly adenocarcinoma, have considerable impact on patients.

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Objectives: Ruptured mycotic pseudoaneurysms are rare, yet devastating complications that can prove challenging to manage. In immunocompromised populations, highly virulent organisms such as Gemella morbillorum can be especially difficult to combat. Here, we outline our approach to temporizing maneuvers in an emergent setting and definitive revascularization in a 27-year-old with a ruptured mycotic iliac artery pseudoaneurysm from necrosis of her kidney and pancreas allografts.

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Right Posterior Segment Graft in Adult Living-Donor Liver Transplantation: A Report of 17 Years of Experience at a Single Institution.

Exp Clin Transplant

October 2024

From the Department of Transplantation and Pediatric Surgery, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan and the Department of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic and Transplantation/Pediatric Surgery, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan.

Objectives: The right posterior segment graft can be selected in cases where neither the right nor left lobe graft satisfies the selection criteria for adult living donor liver transplant. However, vascular and biliary anatomy may cause technical difficulties in procurement of posterior segments in donors of living donor liver transplant and may require specific attention in vascular and biliary reconstruction in the recipient. In this study, we examined the feasibility of right posterior segment grafts in adult living donor liver transplants through donor safety and recipient outcomes and clarified the anatomic points of the surgical technique.

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  • - Median arcuate ligament syndrome results in the celiac artery being compressed, leading to reduced blood flow and potential aneurysm formation in the pancreatic area; it was observed in six cases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • - Patients experienced abdominal pain 3 to 9 days after COVID-19 onset, although none required oxygen, and diagnoses were confirmed using contrast-enhanced CT scans showing hemorrhage and aneurysms.
  • - While rare, retroperitoneal hemorrhage related to this syndrome may be exacerbated by COVID-19, causing complications like duodenal stenosis and portal vein thrombosis in some patients.
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  • Abraxane is a common chemotherapy drug used for various cancers, but it has several adverse events (AEs) that need careful monitoring, prompting a study on its safety using data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) from 2004 to 2023.
  • Over 10,000 reports of AEs related to Abraxane were analyzed, revealing that blood disorders were the most frequent, with serious outcomes like hospitalization occurring in 36% of cases and deaths in nearly 30%.
  • The study underscores the need for ongoing market surveillance to monitor Abraxane's safety profile and identifies both known and new adverse reactions, highlighting the importance of continuous vigilance in patient
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Stent-graft implantation for late postpancreatectomy hemorrhage after pancreatoduodenectomy.

Chin J Traumatol

October 2024

Vascular Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China. Electronic address:

Purpose: Postpancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH) is a life-threatening complication after pancreatoduodenectomy. Stent-graft implantation is an emerging treatment option for PPH. This study reports the outcome of PPH treated with stent-graft implantation.

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  • The study investigates a new packing method to reduce the risk of pseudoaneurysms after pancreaticoduodenectomy, a surgery involving the pancreas and duodenum.
  • In a comparison of 210 patients, 110 had the packing method while 100 did not; results showed no significant difference in pseudoaneurysm occurrences between the two groups.
  • While the packing method did not lower the formation rate of pseudoaneurysms, it may help prevent their rupture and related complications.
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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges in Hemosuccus Pancreaticus: A Case Report.

Radiol Case Rep

December 2024

Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Fundación Valle del Lili, Cali, Colombia, 760032.

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  • Hemosuccus pancreaticus is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, linked to the pancreatic duct, with only about 150 cases reported by 2021.
  • Without treatment, the condition has a high mortality rate of up to 90%, but intervention can reduce it to 25%-37%.
  • A case study of a 64-year-old woman showed successful treatment of her pancreatic hematoma and pseudoaneurysm through angiographic embolization, emphasizing the importance of advanced imaging and multidisciplinary care in managing this condition.
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Hemosuccus pancreaticus (HP) is characterized by gastrointestinal bleeding from the papilla of Vater via the pancreatic duct. In this report, we describe a case of HP due to arterial perforation in a pancreatic pseudocyst and discuss the computed tomography (CT) findings and efficacy of stent graft placement. A 64-year-old man with a history of heavy alcohol use, situs inversus totalis, and total gastrectomy was hospitalized with hematochezia.

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Endovascular treatment of a pancreatic artery pseudoaneurysm with arterioportal fistula in chronic pancreatitis: A case report.

Radiol Case Rep

November 2024

Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Institute of Medicine, University of Tsukuba, 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-8575, Japan.

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  • * An 87-year-old woman with pancreatitis experienced significant abdominal pain, and tests showed high amylase levels and severe anemia, leading to a CT scan that identified a pseudoaneurysm in her dorsal pancreatic artery.
  • * Due to her age and the high risks associated with surgery, the medical team opted for a less invasive endovascular procedure, successfully embolizing the pseudoaneurysm, which was confirmed to have resolved in a follow-up CT scan a week later.
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  • Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has transitioned from being solely a diagnostic tool to an interventional method that allows for precise treatment options, particularly in vascular access and therapy related to liver diseases.* -
  • EUS-guided procedures, like measuring portal pressure gradients and sampling portal venous blood, play a key role in diagnosing and managing various cancers and liver conditions, such as hepatocellular carcinoma and portal vein tumor thrombus.* -
  • The application of EUS is expanding to include treatments for complications like pseudoaneurysms and gastrointestinal bleeding, highlighting its growing importance in modern medical practice for both current and future therapeutic interventions.*
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  • * Imaging studies revealed hemorrhage within the pseudocyst and no signs of a pseudoaneurysm, leading to a diagnosis of acute-on-chronic pancreatitis with pseudocysts and spontaneous hemorrhage.
  • * Following conservative treatment, the patient stabilized and underwent a cystogastrostomy one month later, with an uneventful recovery after the procedure.
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  • The study investigates the effectiveness of pancreaticogastrostomy with endoscopic transgastric drainage in preventing postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
  • A comparison of 191 patients showed that those who underwent pancreaticogastrostomy had significantly lower operative time, blood loss, and hospital stays compared to those who had pancreaticojejunostomy.
  • Results suggest that this method, particularly with endoscopic drainage, offers a promising approach for better perioperative management in patients who undergo pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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  • Visceral artery pseudoaneurysms, especially in the gastroduodenal artery, are rare but can lead to severe complications like rupture, particularly in patients with chronic pancreatitis.
  • A 61-year-old man with chronic pancreatitis and other health issues was found to have a 7 cm pseudoaneurysm that was successfully treated using coil embolization after presenting with abdominal pain and fevers.
  • This case emphasizes the need for quick diagnosis and treatment of GDA pseudoaneurysms and shows that endovascular therapies can effectively enhance outcomes in complex cases linked to chronic pancreatitis.
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Usefulness of Hem-o-lok® clips to ligate the gastroduodenal artery in pancreatoduodenectomy.

HPB (Oxford)

December 2024

Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan.

Background/purpose: Post-pancreatectomy hemorrhage (PPH) is a fatal complication of pancreatoduodenectomy. When complicated by a pancreatic fistula, pancreatic juice contacting the artery may form a pseudoaneurysm and cause arterial bleeding. We used Hem-o-lok® clips to prevent damage to the outer wall of the gastroduodenal artery (GDA).

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Pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery is a rare vascular complication of chronic pancreatitis, with a high mortality rate. Haemorrhage and abdominal pain are the most common manifestations, and so far there are no literature reviews on the rare complication of splenic artery pseudoaneurysm due to chronic pancreatitis. Therefore, we describe a male patient with worsening haemochezia and upper abdominal pain, who had been hospitalized repeatedly for 'pancreatitis' 1 year ago, and relevant investigations confirmed a pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery, which was successfully treated by transarterial embolization, and a literature review is also presented.

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Postoperative pancreatic fistula, a significant complication following pancreaticoduodenectomy, can lead to the development of pseudoaneurysms, which in turn can result in hemorrhagic and septic complications. Here, we present the case of a 67-year-old male patient diagnosed with pancreatic head carcinoma who underwent partial pancreatectomy. Ten days postsurgery, the patient experienced hemorrhagic shock due to intraperitoneal bleeding.

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Background: Numerous conditions may lead to gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). Compared with common causes, hemosuccus pancreaticus (HP) is a scarce and potentially life-threatening condition.

Case Presentation: We report the case of a 45-year-old female patient who suffered from hematemesis and subsequent hemorrhagic shock.

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Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a complex surgical procedure performed in patients with periampullary tumors located within the pancreatic head, the papilla of Vater, the distal common bile duct, and the duodenum. In advanced tumors, the operative technique involves the need for dissection and divestment of the arteries located within the pancreaticoduodenal field, including the common hepatic artery (CHA) and the proper hepatic artery (PHA) and its branches. The second most important cause of post-PD visceral aneurysms is irritation of the peri-pancreatic arterial wall by pancreatic juice in a postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF).

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Hemorrhagic pancreatitis, a severe complication of acute and chronic pancreatitis, involves bleeding due to vascular disruptions. This condition presents significant clinical challenges and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The bleeding can result from arterial or venous complications, often exacerbated by inflammatory and enzymatic damage to blood vessels within the pancreas.

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Beyond the Splanchnic Area: Extra-splanchnic Thrombosis in Acute Pancreatitis.

Cureus

July 2024

Emergency Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, IND.

Article Synopsis
  • Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory condition that can lead to various local and vascular complications, including fluid collections, necrosis, and thrombus formation.
  • Patients may experience splanchnic venous thrombosis affecting veins like the splenic, portal, and superior mesenteric veins.
  • There is limited literature on rare complications like extra-splanchnic venous thrombosis and the effective use of therapeutic anticoagulation in treating these issues.
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  • ERCP is a key procedure for treating common bile duct stones and managing strictures, in addition to serving various diagnostic purposes like brush biopsies.
  • Despite its effectiveness, ERCP carries risks, including complications such as bleeding, which can result from procedural trauma or delayed-onset complications like pseudoaneurysms.
  • The text discusses a specific case where delayed bleeding due to a pseudoaneurysm was successfully treated using interventional radiology-guided embolization after an ERCP.
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Introduction: Splenic artery pseudoaneurysms (SAP) are uncommon but significant vascular complications frequently associated with pancreatitis. These lesions carry a substantial risk of rupture and subsequent life-threatening hemorrhage. Standard treatment typically involves surgical or endovascular intervention to prevent such catastrophic outcomes.

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