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. 2013 Apr 16;7(1):4.
doi: 10.1186/1750-1164-7-4.

Gastroduodenal artery aneurysm, diagnosis, clinical presentation and management: a concise review

Nicholas Habib  1 , Samer Hassan, Rafik Abdou, Estelle Torbey, Homam Alkaied, Theodore Maniatis, Basem Azab, Michel Chalhoub, Kassem Harris
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Gastroduodenal artery aneurysm, diagnosis, clinical presentation and management: a concise review

Nicholas Habib et al. Ann Surg Innov Res. .

Abstract

Gastroduodenal artery (GDA) aneurysms are rare but a potentially fatal condition if rupture occurs. They represent about 1.5% of all visceral artery (VAA) aneurysms and are divided into true and pseudoaneurysms depending on the etiologic factors underlying their development. Atherosclerosis and pancreatitis are the two most common risk factors. Making the diagnosis can be complex and often requires the use of Computed Tomography and angiography. The later adds the advantage of being a therapeutic option to prevent or stop bleeding. If this fails, surgery is still regarded as the standard for accomplishing a definite treatment.

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Figure 1
Abdominal contrast enhanced computed tomography reveals retroperitoneal aneurysm (arrow) that is suspected to be arising from the gastroduodenal artery or one of its branches.
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Figure 2
Treatment algorithm of GDA aneurysms.
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Figure 3
Post embolization angiography showing insignificant residual filling of the gastroduodenal artery aneurysm.
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