Migrated embolization coil causes intestinal obstruction

Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

H. Edward Garrett, Jr., MD¹  W. Preston Hewgley²  David L. Webb, MD² 

[1]Correspondence: H. Edward Garrett Jr, MD, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, 6029 Walnut Grove Rd, Ste 401, Memphis, TN 38120

[2]Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Tennessee, Memphis, Tenn

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Visceral artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare, potentially fatal entity, but proper identification and management with coil embolization can lead to good outcomes. Embolization coils can migrate to various destinations, causing delayed complications in several case reports. A case of small bowel obstruction due to migrated embolization coils from a gastroduodenal pseudoaneurysm 6 years after initial treatment is presented.

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