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Pseudoaneurysm of the Hepatic Artery

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Abstract

Introduction

Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysms are a rare complication of biliary tract surgery and have an associated mortality that approaches 50%.

Case Report

A case of massive haemobilia caused by a hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm several months following laparoscopic cholecystectomy is described.

Discussion

It was successfully managed by angiographic embolisation, with the patient making a complete recovery.

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Austin Hospital, Studley Road, Heidelberg, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3084

    Andrew K. Hadj & Mehrdad Nikfarjam

  2. Department of Radiology, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 3084

    Mark Goodwin

  3. Department of Surgery, Albury Wodonga Health, Albury, NSW, Australia, 2640

    Heinrich Schwalb

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Hadj, A.K., Goodwin, M., Schwalb, H. et al. Pseudoaneurysm of the Hepatic Artery. J Gastrointest Surg 15, 1899–1901 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-011-1535-5

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