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[Hemobilia, a rare and difficult diagnosis]
L C van Dijk1, A Beishuizen, W Bronsveld
1Afd. Chirurgie, Medisch Centrum Alkmaar.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|May 18, 1991
Summary
Haemobilia, or bile duct bleeding, is rare but serious. A ruptured hepatic artery aneurysm caused recurrent bleeding in one patient, successfully treated with surgery after embolization failed.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Haemobilia, characterized by bleeding into the bile ducts, is an uncommon condition with significant potential for morbidity and mortality.
- Etiologies include trauma, vascular disorders, gallstones, infections, tumors, and coagulation issues, presenting with symptoms like gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice, and abdominal pain.
- Diagnostic modalities for suspected haemobilia encompass gastroduodenoscopy, ultrasound, ERCP, CT, and MRI, with selective angiography offering detailed vascular insights.