INTERVENTION IN CASES OF VASCULAR COMPLICATION OF PANCREATITIS
Journal: University Journal of Medicine and Medical Specialities (Vol.5, No. 6)Publication Date: 2019-09-18
Authors : SITARA G;
Page : 35-37
Keywords : Splenic artery aneurysm; vascular complication of pancreatitis.;
Abstract
Vascular complications such as aneurysm and thrombosis are common complications of chronic pancreatitis. Rupture of aneurysm presents with a high mortality rate and treatment should be initiated in any patient with symptoms or other high risk patients. Endovascular treatment with coils was found to be an effective management than open surgical ligation or resection.
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