Uncommon Case of a Post-Traumatic Portal Vein Pseudoaneurysm Treated with Percutaneous Transhepatic Stent Grafting

Journal Article · Sat Oct 15 00:00:00 EDT 2016 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-016-1373-7· OSTI ID:22645422

Berselli, Mattia ^[1]; Cuffari, Salvatore ^[2]; Castelli, Patrizio ^[3]; Cocozza, Eugenio ^[1]; Carrafiello, Gianpaolo ^[4]

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1. Uninsubria, Ospedale di Circolo, Department of Surgery (Italy)
2. Uninsubria, Ospedale di Circolo, Anesthesiology Department (Italy)
3. Uninsubria, Ospedale di Circolo, Department of Vascular Surgery (Italy)
4. Uninsubria, Ospedale di Circolo, Interventional Radiology Unit (Italy)

We describe a man who presented with a traumatic portal vein pseudoaneurysm, which was subsequently managed with a percutaneous transhepatic stent graft. This case demonstrates a rarely seen condition in the traumatic population and a novel management strategy, which should be considered in the management of this challenging injury.

• OSTI ID: 22645422
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 39, Issue 10; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2016 Springer Science+Business Media New York and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); http://www.springer-ny.com; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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