Embolisation of Posttraumatic Superior Mesenteric Artery Pseudoaneurysm in a Patient with Short Bowel Syndrome Preceding Bowel Transplantation

Penetrating abdominal trauma often causes bowel injuries which may lead to “short bowel syndrome” which is a potential indication for bowel transplantation. Posttraumatic pseudoaneurysms of abdominal arteries are often a result of penetrating abdominal trauma. We report a successful embolisation...

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Main Authors: Vinko Vidjak, Karlo Novacic, Marko Slavica
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Radiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/539340