Endoscopic Removal of a Migrated Coil after Embolization of a Splenic Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report.

Author: Yoo Min HAN ¹ ; Jong Yeul LEE ; Il Ju CHOI ; Chan Gyoo KIM ; Soo Jeong CHO ; Jun Ho LEE ; Hyun Beom KIM ; Ji Min CHOI
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1. Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Splenic artery; False aneurysm; Therapeutic embolization; Migration; Endoscopy
MeSH: Aneurysm, False*; Embolization, Therapeutic; Endoscopy; Pancreatitis; Splenic Artery
From:Clinical Endoscopy 2014;47(2):183-187
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Splenic artery pseudoaneurysms can be caused by pancreatitis, trauma, or operation. Traditionally, the condition has been managed through surgery; however, nowadays, transcatheter arterial embolization is performed safely and effectively. Nevertheless, several complications of pseudoaneurysm embolization have been reported, including coil migration. Herein, we report a case of migration of the coil into the jejunal lumen after transcatheter arterial embolization of a splenic artery pseudoaneurysm. The migrated coil was successfully removed by performing endoscopic intervention.