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British Journal of Radiology (2008) 81, e7-e10
© 2008 British Institute of Radiology
doi: 10.1259/bjr/33510361
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Case report

Acute parent artery dissection as a complication of mesenteric endovascular coil embolisation for pancreatic pseudoaneurysm

T Mammen, MD1, P Joseph, MS2, V Sitaram, MS2 and V Moses, MD1

Departments of 1 Radiology and 2 Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Correspondence: Dr Thomas Mammen, Department of Radiology, Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, Vellore, Tamilnadu 632004, India. E-mail: tom_mammen{at}yahoo.co.in

We wish to highlight arterial dissection as an unusual complication during endovascular coiling of a pancreatic pseudoaneurysm. Immediate recognition and prompt corrective measures prevented progression of this serious condition. In our patient, angioplasty prevented further propagation of the dissection and preserved coeliac artery patency.






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