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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Issue | Vol 49, No 9 (2011) | |
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Hemobilia Hepatic artery angiography Hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm |
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