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BioMed Central, Cases Journal, 1(2), p. 6793

DOI: 10.4076/1757-1626-2-6793

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Massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding from a pancreatic pseudocyst rupture: a case report

Journal article published in 2009 by Gianluca Donatini, Pietro Iacconi, Carmine De Bartolomeis, Chiara Iacconi ORCID, Claudio Caldarelli, Davide Caramella, Massimo Chiarugi, Paolo Miccoli
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Abstract

Abstract Introduction Bleeding from pancreatic pseudocyst's rupture into adjacent organs is a rare, but potentially fatal, complication of chronic pancreatitis requiring quick management. Timing of the rupture is unpredictable; early diagnosis and correct management is essential in preventing the bleeding. Case presentation We describe the case of a 53 years old male patient successfully treated with emergency surgery for massive hematemesis due to a rupture of a bleeding pseudocyst into the stomach. Patient underwent emergency laparotomy and suture of the bleeding vessel. At 5 years follow-up patient is in healthy condition. Conclusion This case shows to surgeons that pancreatic pseudocyst cannot be managed strictly with one rule and prompt surgical treatment is mandatory in case of haemodinamic instability.