Embolization of an Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Journal Article · Fri Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 1996 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900009· OSTI ID:21080564

Rivitz, S Mitchell; Waltman, Arthur C ^[1]; Kelsey, Peter B ^[2]

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1. Division of Vascular Radiology, GRB-290, Massachusetts General Hospital, P.O. Box 9657, Boston, MA 02114 (United States)
2. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, P.O. Box 9657, Boston, MA 02114 (United States)

Vascular injuries during laparoscopic cholecystectomy can occur in an analogous fashion to biliary injuries, with potential laceration, transection, and occlusion of blood vessels. A patient presented with symptomatic hemobilia 1 month following laparoscopic cholecystectomy and was found to have a right hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm which communicated with the common bile duct. This was successfully embolized with several embolic agents, resulting in rapid resolution of all signs and symptoms. The patient has been free of symptoms during a follow-up period of 1 year. A brief discussion of hepatic artery pseudoaneurysms is presented.

• OSTI ID: 21080564
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 19, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s002709900009; Copyright (c) 1996 Springer-Verlag New York Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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