Transarterial Thrombin Injection Secured with an Embolic Protection Device as a Treatment for a Superior Mesenteric Artery Pseudoaneurysm

Journal Article · Tue Feb 15 04:00:00 EST 2011 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-009-9791-4· OSTI ID:21608834

Juszkat, Robert; Krasinski, Zbigniew; Wykretowicz, Mateusz ^[1]; Staniszewski, Ryszard; Majewski, Waclaw ^[2]

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1. Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiology (Poland)
2. Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Department of General and Vascular Surgery (Poland)

A pseudoaneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) is a rare and life-threatening condition of various etiology. Even unruptured it can cause severe health problems or death. We report a 71-year-old male with a SMA pseudoaneurysm who was successfully treated with a transarterial thrombin injection secured with an embolic protection device used in carotid angioplasty. To our knowledge, this is the first case of a SMA pseudoaneurysm treated by this method.

• OSTI ID: 21608834
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Journal Name: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 34; ISSN 0174-1551; ISSN CAIRDG
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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