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Massive Gastric Bleed 20 Years After Splenopneumopexy
Ahmad Abulawi1, Ali H Al-Tarbsheh1, Rosa Bui2
1Department of Medicine, Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.
Splenopneumopexy, a surgical procedure for portal hypertension, can rarely lead to pseudoaneurysm complications years later. This case highlights the diagnostic and management approach for this rare delayed gastric bleeding.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Splenopneumopexy is a surgical anastomosis for portal hypertension caused by venous occlusive disease.
- Delayed complications, such as pseudoaneurysm, are rare but significant after this procedure.
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