Abstract
Intra-abdominal hemorrhage after endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is an uncommon complication, which can lead to potentially fatal outcomes. We describe a case of intra-abdominal hemorrhage due to left gastric arterial bleeding after EUS. The patient developed severe epigastric pain 10 h after diagnostic EUS for pancreatic cysts. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed extravasation from the left gastric artery as well as a hematoma in the lesser omentum, which was confirmed by emergent angiography. Spontaneous hemostasis was obtained without embolization and the patient did not have further episodes of intra-abdominal hemorrhage. Endoscopists should be aware of this rare but serious complication after endoscopic procedures.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e80 |
Journal | DEN Open |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- complication
- endoscopic ultrasonography
- intra-abdominal hemorrhage