Case ReportInternational Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Embolisation of pancreatic pseudoaneurysm in pregnancy: a rare case report

Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2022;11(6):1799-1800.DOI10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20221464

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Abstract

Pancreatic pseudoaneurysm is a rare and life threatening complication in pregnancy. It is a vascular complication of pancreatitis which may lead to erosion of pancreatic artery into a pseudocyst. Pseudocysts accounts for 5% in pancreatitis. Herewith we are presenting a case of pancreatic pseudoaneurysm in pregnancy which was successfully managed by placing endovascular placing of coil and obliteration of the same.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

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