Ruptured Gastroepiploic Artery Aneurysm as an Unusual Cause of Hemoperitoneum

2014 
Introduction There are few reports in the literature of gastroepiploic artery aneurysm (GEAA). Therefore, there are still no established guidelines for its management. Report A 55-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with abdominal pain. Computed tomography revealed a large hematoma around the stomach with contrast extravasation at the right GEAA. An emergency laparoscopic aneurysmectomy was performed. Discussion We report our experience of successful laparoscopic aneurysmectomy for a ruptured GEAA.
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