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Khizer Masroor Anns1, Faheemullah Khan2, Muhammad Aman2
1Medical College, The Aga Khan University, Karachi 74200, Pakistan.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|March 18, 2024
Summary
A rare cystic artery pseudoaneurysm developed in a patient after laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to an infected fluid collection. Angioembolization successfully treated this unusual complication, preventing further bleeding.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Cholecystitis and cholecystectomy can lead to rare complications.
- Cystic artery pseudoaneurysm is an unusual manifestation of post-cholecystectomy issues.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old male presented with hematemesis and anemia.
- He had a history of acute cholecystitis followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- A cystic artery pseudoaneurysm, secondary to infected fluid collection, was suspected.
Findings:
- Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) abdomen confirmed the diagnosis.
- The pseudoaneurysm was identified as a complication of the infected fluid collection post-surgery.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing cystic artery pseudoaneurysms.
- Angioembolization is an effective treatment for occluding pseudoaneurysms.
- This case highlights a rare but serious complication of cholecystectomy.
