Thrombosis of splenic artery pseudoaneurysm complicating pancreatitis.
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- 1 September 1993
- Vol. 34 (9) , 1271-1273
- https://doi.org/10.1136/gut.34.9.1271
Abstract
The natural history of pseudoaneurysms complicating pancreatitis is unknown. A patient with chronic pancreatitis is described in whom thrombosis of a splenic artery pseudoaneurysm occurred. Early diagnosis and radical treatment of a bleeding pseudoaneurysm are mandatory. When elective treatment is considered, however, contrast enhanced computed tomography may be useful just before surgery as thrombosis may occur.Keywords
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