Rapture of Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm

Authors

  • Teerayuth Kanokrattana Department of surgery, Ban Phaeo Hospital (Public Organization), Samut Sakhon 74120, Thailand

Keywords:

Pancreatitis, Pseudoaneurysm rupture, Splenic artery

Abstract

Rapture of splenic artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but serious condition, which needs in time proper investigations and treatment. This article represents a case of 37-year-old man history of alcoholic pancreatitis presented with sudden abdominal pain and cardiac arrest. After CPR and resuscitation, he was sent for abdominal computerized tomography and operation. Even the operation was successful, the patient died 2 days later. High index of suspicion and fast effective approach would give bettter outcome.

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Published

2019-12-03

How to Cite

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Kanokrattana T. Rapture of Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm. Thai J Surg [Internet]. 2019 Dec. 3 [cited 2024 Nov. 23];33(1):21-4. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/ThaiJSurg/article/view/227776

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 1 (2012): January - March

Section

Case Reports

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