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Left gastric artery pseudo-aneurysm post sleeve gastrectomy: A case report
Tarek Berjawi1, Haydar Nasser2, Jessica Naccour3
1General Surgery Department, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon.
Introduction:
Bleeding in the context of sleeve gastrectomy could be caused by a variety of diseases however pseudo-aneurysm is an overlooked complication.
Case:
For instance, we present case of a 25 year-old Lebanese woman that undergone sleeve gastrectomy and presented 3 weeks later with a bleeding left gastric artery pseudo-aneurysm.
Conclusion:
Angiography followed by embolization is best for diagnosing and treating the pseudo-aneurysm by coiling. Serious outcomes could arise from such a complication. Hence, accurate diagnosis and treatment using the appropriate methods is essential to avoid life-threatening events.
