J Korean Med Sci.
1996 Apr;11(2):183-187. 10.3346/jkms.1996.11.2.183.
Pseudoaneurysm and splenic infarction in chronic pancreatitis: a case report
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- 1Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.
- KMID: 644948
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.1996.11.2.183
Abstract
- Peripancreatic pseudoaneurysm and splenic infarction are rare but life-threatening complications of chronic pancreatitis. The incidence of pseudoaneurysm in patients who undergo angiography for pancreatitis is about 10%. Clinically, pseudoaneurysm is hard to discover until rupture occurs. The authors have recently experienced a case of intact pseudoaneurysm and splenic infarction in chronic alcoholic pancreatitis. A bolus enhanced CT scan and angiography were essential to confirm these complications of pancreatitis. We managed these complications successfully by distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy.
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