Spontaneous pseudocystogastrostomy as a cause of gastrointestinal bleeding. Management by selective embolization.
A case of pancreatic bleeding pseudocyst communicating with the stomach, developing after post-operative acute pancreatitis is reported. The successful treatment by selective embolization is described and alternative methods of management are reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography