[Bleeding caused by pseudoaneurysm rupture after pancreaticoduodenectomy].
The Authors describe two cases of delayed hemorrhage due to ruptured gastroduodenal artery pseudoaneurysm, after pancreatoduodenectomy. The first case underwent surgical treatment, the second underwent interventional radiological procedure. The Authors analyze diagnostic and therapeutic options for early diagnosis in high risk patients, supporting preventive treatment of asymptomatic pseudoaneurysms.
Balducci
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Università degli Studi di Roma, "La Sapienza" Seconda Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia Azienda Ospedaliera "Sant'Andrea" UOC Chirurgia Generale A, Italy.
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Ferri
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La Torre
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Mercantini
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D000368:Aged; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000150:complications*; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000150:complications*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016577:Pancreaticoduodenectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*