A giant intramural gastric hematoma successfully treated by transcatheter arterial embolization

We describe a case of intramural gastric hematoma with hemorrhagic shock ca used by the formation of a large hematoma. Computed tomographic and angiogr aphic examinations confirmed the presence of active bleeding into the hemat oma. Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) was performed for hemostasis . To our knowledge, although 21 cases of intramural gastric hematoma have b een reported in the literature, this is apparently the first case treated b y TAE, We conclude that TAE is a safe and effective treatment option for in tramural gastric hematoma confirmed to be associated with active bleeding i nto the hematoma.