A Rare Case of Coil Migration into the Duodenum after Embolization of a Right Colic Artery Pseudoaneurysm

Transcatheter arterial embolization is a safe and effective treatment for visceral artery aneurysms; nevertheless, some complications can occur. Coil migration to other organs after embolization is extremely rare, and only 16 cases have been reported previously. We report a rare case of coil migrati...

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Published inClinical endoscopy Vol. 54; no. 6; pp. 920 - 923
Main Authors Jeongmin Choi, Young Moon Kim
Format Journal Article
LanguageKorean
Published 대한소화기내시경학회 30.11.2021
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Adverse effects
Endoscopy
False aneurysm
Foreign-body migration
Therapeutic embolization
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Summary:Transcatheter arterial embolization is a safe and effective treatment for visceral artery aneurysms; nevertheless, some complications can occur. Coil migration to other organs after embolization is extremely rare, and only 16 cases have been reported previously. We report a rare case of coil migration to the duodenal lumen after embolization of a right colic artery pseudoaneurysm. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of coil migration after a right colic artery embolization. The patient exhibited no symptoms and was treated conservatively without any intervention. Some previous reports have demonstrated spontaneous coil passage and successful conservative management. Our case supports conservative treatment as the primary treatment for asymptomatic patients. Clinicians should assess the risks and benefits of coil removal in asymptomatic patients before performing any intervention. Clin Endosc 2021;54:920-923
Bibliography:The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
ISSN:2234-2400
2234-2443