Original Article

Hemobilia Due to Rupture of Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm

Abstract

Although gastrointestinal bleeding is common, hemobilia due to the rupture of hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm is uncommon. We report a case of hemobilia which was successfully treated via angiography.

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Keywords
Hemobilia Hepatic artery angiography Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm

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Niknam R, Afrough R, Mahmoudi L. Hemobilia Due to Rupture of Hepatic Artery Pseudoaneurysm. Acta Med Iran. 1;49(9):633-636.