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Highlights • Pseudo aneurysms of gastroduodenal artery (GDA) are rare. They mostly have an association with pancreatitis.• Rupture of the GDA can present with GI hemorrhage, however, they may present… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Pseudo aneurysms of gastroduodenal artery (GDA) are rare. They mostly have an association with pancreatitis.• Rupture of the GDA can present with GI hemorrhage, however, they may present late following gastric or pancreatic surgery or trauma as melena.• They are potentially fatal if they rupture. Hence, early diagnosis and prompt treatment is necessary.• Intervention radiology has a key role in the management of rupture of GDA aneurysm. CT Angiography is the investigation of choice.• And Angioembolization is the preferred treatment modality.
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2018
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