Transcatheter embolization of the dorsal pancreatic artery to control massive postoperative bleeding

Freeman, M.P.; Tisnado, J.; Cho, S.R.

American Journal of Gastroenterology 80(3): 185-187

1985


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270
PMID: 3976637
Document Number: 245676
We report a severely traumatized patient who developed massive bleeding through surgical drains in the postoperative period. Superselective dorsal pancreatic arteriography demonstrated extravasation of contrast material in the pancreatic bed. Embolization with Gel-foam particles successfully controlled this severe bleeding. Transcatheter embolization is the procedure of choice for controlling pancreatic bleeding in acutely traumatized patients.

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