Ultrasonic-Guided Percutaneous Injection of Pancreatic Pseudoaneurysm with Thrombin

Journal Article · Sun Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 2003 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-003-0008-Y· OSTI ID:21088377

Sparrow, Patrick; Asquith, John; Chalmers, Nick ^[1]

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1. Manchester RoyalInfirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, Department of Radiology (United Kingdom)

Pancreatic pseudoaneurysm is a relatively uncommon complication of chronic pancreatitis, with an associated high mortality if rupture or hemorrhage occurs. We present a case of pancreatic pseudoaneurysm complicating pancreatitis which was successfully treated by direct percutaneous injection of thrombin into the aneurysmal sac. Follow-up at 8 weeks did not demonstrate recurrence. This case indicates that percutaneous thrombin injection offers effective treatment of visceral arterial pseudoaneurysms.

• OSTI ID: 21088377
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 26, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-003-0008-y; Copyright (c) 2003 Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.; www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISEASES
HEMORRHAGE
INJECTION
PANCREAS
RUPTURES
THROMBIN