Traumatic ileocolic pseudoaneurysm: Diagnosis and transcatheter treatment

Authors
Rundback, JH Chughtai, S Rozenblit, G Panageas, E Poplausky, M
Citation
Jh. Rundback et al., Traumatic ileocolic pseudoaneurysm: Diagnosis and transcatheter treatment, CATHET C IN, 48(2), 1999, pp. 217-219
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
48
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
217 - 219
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(199910)48:2<217:TIPDAT>2.0.ZU;2-1
Abstract
Injuries to branches of the superior mesenteric artery are unusual and ofte n difficult to diagnose, yet require prompt recognition and treatment to pr event exsanguinating hemorrhage or bowel ischemia, This report describes a unique case of an ileocolic artery pseudoaneurysm diagnosed using delayed C T imaging and definitively treated by transcatheter embolization. (C) 1999 Wiley-Liss, Inc.