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Right hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm post laparoscopic cholecystectomy A case report
Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia
|September 10, 2022
Summary
Ruptured right hepatic artery pseudoaneurysms after laparoscopic cholecystectomy are rare but deadly. Prompt coil embolization is the recommended treatment to avoid high mortality rates.
Area of Science:
- Vascular surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Interventional radiology
Background:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure.
- Right hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare but serious complication.
- Rupture of these pseudoaneurysms carries a high mortality rate.
Observation:
- Surgeons and physicians must be aware of this rare complication.
- Conservative management is not advised due to high rupture risk.
- Coil embolization is the current preferred treatment.
Findings:
- Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial.
- Coil embolization offers a less invasive and effective treatment option.
- Timely intervention significantly improves patient outcomes.
Implications:
- Increased awareness of right hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm is needed.
- Early coil embolization should be considered for suspected cases.
- This approach can reduce mortality associated with pseudoaneurysm rupture.
