Abstract
Purpose
To discuss the rare finding of bronchial artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms as well
as describing available endovascular treatment options.
Case report
A 61-year-old male presented to the emergency department and was found to have a paraesophageal
hematoma and 1cm bronchial artery pseudoaneurysm. The patient was taken for successful
endovascular exclusion by embolization.
Conclusion
Bronchial artery pseudoaneurysms are rare but have a chance of rupture. Percutaneous
embolization is a reasonable treatment option for these patients.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 10, 2014
Accepted:
January 22,
2014
Received in revised form:
January 14,
2014
Received:
September 11,
2013
Footnotes
☆Disclosures: None.
☆☆Funding: None.
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Published by Elsevier Inc.
