title: Pseudoaneurysm of the internal iliac artery resulting in massive per-rectal bleeding.
abstract: Rectal bleeding is a common reason for presentation to hospital, with large bleeds most commonly caused by diverticular disease and angiodysplasia. Here we present an unusual aetiology of massive per-rectal bleeding attributable to pseudoaneurysm of the internal iliac artery leading to an arterial fistula to the distal large bowel. It is hoped the case will serve as a reminder that rectal bleeding can have a less common aetiology.
authors: Department of General Surgery, Gold Coast Hospital, Gold Coast, Australia thomas.arthur@uqconnect.edu.au.
authors: T I
authors: TI
authors: Arthur
authors: Department of General Surgery, Gold Coast Hospital, Gold Coast, Australia.
authors: C J
authors: CJ
authors: Gillespie
authors: Department of Vascular Surgery, Gold Coast Hospital, Gold Coast, Australia.
authors: W
authors: W
authors: Butcher
authors: Department of General Surgery, Gold Coast Hospital, Gold Coast, Australia.
authors: C T
authors: CT
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