Postoperative rupture of a hepatic artery aneurysm. A case report.
BACKGROUND
Hepatic artery aneurysm is a rare finding, and its unsuspected rupture in the postoperative period can present a confusing clinical picture.


METHODS
A patient underwent vaginal surgery for complete procidentia and on postoperative day 1 developed hemorrhagic shock. Emergency exploratory laparotomy revealed a ruptured left hepatic artery aneurysm.


CONCLUSIONS
Hepatic artery aneurysms are rare, and when they rupture, prompt diagnosis and therapy are essential to survival.
McNamara
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia, USA.
D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000792:Angiography; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006499:Hepatic Artery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D012771:Shock, Hemorrhagic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*