Endovascular Management of a Portal Vein Pseudoaneurysm following Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Portal vein pseudoaneurysm is a rare but potential life-threatening complication following pancreatoduodenectomy. We herein report on the successful, minimally invasive treatment of this serious complication.

Case presentation

A 68-year-old male patient who had undergone pancreatoduodenectomy with portal vein wedge resection at another facility presented to our department due to persistent bile leakage and intermittent bleeding. Abdominal computed tomography scanning demonstrated a large fluid collection surrounding the pancreatojejunostomy, with an occlusion of the common hepatic artery as well as a portal vein pseudoaneurysm. Treatment was performed by means of a minimally invasive approach, including endovascular portal vein stent placement and percutaneous t

SUBMITTER: Oor JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11666264 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature