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. 2017:41:132-133.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.08.065. Epub 2017 Oct 17.

Ruptured gastroepiploic artery aneurysm: A case report

Ahmad S Ashrafi  1 , Michael J Horkoff  2 , Junaid Yousuf  3 , Alfred Stedman  4
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Ruptured gastroepiploic artery aneurysm: A case report

Ahmad S Ashrafi et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2017.

Abstract

Introduction: Gastroepiploic artery aneurysms are extremely rare, with few reported cases in the literature. The risk of rupture however, is high and thus warrants attention.

Presentation of case: Here we present a rare case of a women who presented to the emergency department in shock and was found to have a ruptured gastroepiploic artery aneurysm during surgical exploration. Suture ligation of the aneurysm was completed.

Discussion: Although rare, gastroepiploic artery aneurysms have up to a 90% rate of rupture and therefore require intervention. A laparoscopic approach has been described however, in cases where rupture has occurred, urgent laparotomy and control of hemorrhage is needed.

Conclusion: We describe a rare case of a ruptured gastroepiploic aneurysm that was successfully managed with urgent laparotomy and aneurysmal resection.

Keywords: Aneurysm; Case report; Gastroepiploic; Hemorrhage.

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Fig. 1
Computed tomography scan demonstrating an aneurysm.
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Resected gastroepiploic aneurysm.
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