In:
Journal of International Medical Research, SAGE Publications, Vol. 48, No. 3 ( 2020-03), p. 030006051988355-
Abstract:
Hepatic artery aneurysm rupture is a rare cause of massive hemobilia, which is potentially life-threatening, cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Cases of mycotic hepatic artery aneurysm associated with streptococcal endocarditis have rarely been reported. In the present study, we report a case of massive hemobilia that was caused by ruptured mycotic hepatic artery aneurysm in a patient who was infected with streptococcal endocarditis 3 months previously. Transarterial embolization in the patient failed, possibly due to vascular variations. However, surgical treatment was successfully performed, and the patient completely recovered. In conclusion, surgical treatment may be useful in treating massive hemobilia under life-threatening conditions, even in cases of vascular variations and failure of transarterial embolization.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0300-0605
,
1473-2300
DOI:
10.1177/0300060519883554
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2082422-1
