Splenic Artery Embolization for Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Caused by Hemosuccus Pancreaticus

TL;DR

This case report describes a rare condition called hemosuccus pancreaticus and how it was successfully treated with an urgent endovascular procedure.

Contribution

The paper contributes a case report demonstrating successful management of HP using splenic artery embolization.

Findings

A 48-year-old man with HP was successfully treated with urgent endovascular intervention.

Early recognition and interdisciplinary collaboration are critical for favorable outcomes in HP.

Splenic artery embolization is an effective treatment for gastrointestinal bleeding caused by HP.

Abstract

Hemosuccus pancreaticus (HP) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition, characterized by upper gastrointestinal bleeding from the ampulla of Vater, often originating from a ruptured pseudoaneurysm of the peripancreatic arteries. Despite its rarity, HP presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its elusive clinical presentation and complex underlying pathophysiology. In this case report, we presented a compelling instance of HP, diagnosed in a 48-year-old man, complicated with gastrointestinal bleeding and severe anemia successfully managed with urgent endovascular intervention. We highlighted the importance of early recognition, prompt intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration in achieving favorable outcomes in patients afflicted by this distinctly unusual condition.

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