Successful management of a ruptured cystic artery pseudoaneurysm with embolization and cholecystectomy: A case report.

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Cystic artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare phenomenon associated with cholecystitis. We describe the successful management of angioembolisation and cholecystectomy.

Abstract

Cystic artery pseudoaneurysm (CAP) is a rare but clinically significant condition with various etiological factors. Cholecystitis is a prominent cause, often leading to inflammation-induced arterial wall erosion and pseudoaneurysm formation. CAP can present with a range of symptoms, including hemobilia, upper GI bleeding, and jaundice. Despite its rarity, CAP warrants attention in emergency care due to its potential for life-threatening arterial bleeding. Timely diagnosis is crucial, with imaging techniques playing a key role. Depending on the clinical context, management options include

SUBMITTER: Heidari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11402787 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature