Hemobilia due to Spontaneous Rupture of Cystic Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Rare Complication of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

[摘要] Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the commonest laparoscopic surgery performed. Various complications have been documented however isolated vascular complications are rare, require a high degree of suspicion and often pose a considerable diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Case Report: We hereby report a lady with hemobilia due to spontaneous rupture of pseudo-aneurysm of cystic artery, successfully treated with endovascular emboilization. Conclusion: Cystic artery pseudo-aneurysm rupture can potentially lead to a fatal emergency due to rupture during surgery.

[学科分类] 生理学

[关键词] Aneurysm;Cholecystectomy;Gallbladder Diseases;Hemobilia;Laparoscopy.