Severe Acute Pancreatitis Complicated by Multiple Intra-Abdominal Hemorrhages.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intra-abdominal hemorrhage is a rare yet life-threatening complication of acute pancreatitis (AP), with a higher prevalence in cases of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). This condition is primarily caused by vessel wall erosion and rupture of pseudoaneurysms (PSAs). However, SAP cases involving multiple sequential arterial hemorrhages are extremely rare. This condition is primarily brought on by the process of vessel wall degeneration and the development of PSAs. Nonetheless, SAP necessitating multiple episodes of arterial bleeding is very uncommon.

Case presentation

Here is the case history of a 31-year-old man already being treated for SAP. His condition was then complicated by massive, frequent intra-abdominal bleeding. The patient initially presented to the h

SUBMITTER: Wang CY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11839214 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature