Left gastric artery pseudo-aneurysm post sleeve gastrectomy: A case report. (2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Berjawi, Tarek; Nasser, Haydar; Naccour, Jessica; El-Helou, Etienne; Kansoun, Alaa
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery case reports. Volume 76(2020)
• Page Start: 183
• Page End: 185
• Publication Date: 2020
• Subjects: Pseudo-aneurysm -- Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy -- Arterial embolization -- Lebanese -- Case report; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.09.121
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-2612

Abstract

Highlights: Bleeding in the context of sleeve gastrectomy could be caused by a variety of diseases. Pseudo-aneurysm is an overlooked complication. Angiography followed by embolization is best for diagnosing and treating. Common risk factors for pseudo-aneurysm include, infection, trauma, neoplasm, inflammation and surgery. Treatment was surgical, this case was treated by interventional radiology. Abstract: Introduction: Bleeding in the context of sleeve gastrectomy could be caused by a variety of diseases however pseudo-aneurysm is an overlooked complication. Case: For instance, we present case of a 25 year-old Lebanese woman that undergone sleeve gastrectomy and presented 3 weeks later with a bleeding left gastric artery pseudo-aneurysm. Conclusion: Angiography followed by embolization is best for diagnosing and treating the pseudo-aneurysm by coiling. Serious outcomes could arise from such a complication. Hence, accurate diagnosis and treatment using the appropriate methods is essential to avoid life-threatening events.