Common bile duct orifice at the ampulla showing yellow bile and pancreatic duct orifice showing red blood

A Novel Endoscopic Treatment of Hemosuccus Pancreaticus: A Stent Tree Tamponade

Ellen Gutkin, Sang H Kim

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Context Hemosuccus pancreaticus is a rare cause of intermittent upper gastrointestinal bleeding, commonly caused by aneurysmal rupture. Prompt diagnosis and treatment is required. The standard treatment involves embolization via interventional radiology or a surgical approach. Case report We report a novel endoscopic approach to hemosuccus pancreaticus with a successful tamponade via pancreatic biliary stents and resolution clips. Conclusion This is the only report of endoscopy as a therapeutic modality in a case of hemosuccus pancreaticus.


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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; Hemorrhage; Pancreas; Pancreatic Ducts; Stents; Surgical Instruments

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.6092%2F1590-8577%2F770

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