Telling Ghost Stories Around a Bonfire—A Literature Review of Acute Bleeding Secondary to Pancreatitis

Bleeding is a rare but serious complication of pancreatitis, significantly increasing morbidity and mortality. It can arise from various sources, including erosion of blood vessels by inflammatory processes, formation of pseudoaneurysms, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Early diagnosis and timely inte...

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Main Authors: Gabriele Bellio, Silvia Fattori, Andrea Sozzi, Matteo Maria Cimino, Hayato Kurihara
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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author Gabriele Bellio
Silvia Fattori
Andrea Sozzi
Matteo Maria Cimino
Hayato Kurihara
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description Bleeding is a rare but serious complication of pancreatitis, significantly increasing morbidity and mortality. It can arise from various sources, including erosion of blood vessels by inflammatory processes, formation of pseudoaneurysms, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Early diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for patient survival. Imaging modalities such as computed tomography and angiography are essential for identifying the bleeding source, where endoscopy may help in detecting and treating intraluminal hemorrhage. Management strategies for patients with extraluminal bleeding may involve angioembolization or surgical intervention, depending on the severity and location of the bleeding. While advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques have improved outcomes, bleeding in pancreatitis remains a challenging clinical problem requiring a multidisciplinary approach. This review aims to focus its attention specifically on the bleeding complications of pancreatitis.
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spelling doaj-art-68cf900fa4854c6591d3cfd85b8423602025-01-24T13:40:56ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442025-01-0161116410.3390/medicina61010164Telling Ghost Stories Around a Bonfire—A Literature Review of Acute Bleeding Secondary to PancreatitisGabriele Bellio0Silvia Fattori1Andrea Sozzi2Matteo Maria Cimino3Hayato Kurihara4Emergency Surgery Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, ItalyEmergency Surgery Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, ItalyEmergency Surgery Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, ItalyEmergency Surgery Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, ItalyEmergency Surgery Unit, IRCCS Fondazione Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milano, ItalyBleeding is a rare but serious complication of pancreatitis, significantly increasing morbidity and mortality. It can arise from various sources, including erosion of blood vessels by inflammatory processes, formation of pseudoaneurysms, and gastrointestinal bleeding. Early diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for patient survival. Imaging modalities such as computed tomography and angiography are essential for identifying the bleeding source, where endoscopy may help in detecting and treating intraluminal hemorrhage. Management strategies for patients with extraluminal bleeding may involve angioembolization or surgical intervention, depending on the severity and location of the bleeding. While advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques have improved outcomes, bleeding in pancreatitis remains a challenging clinical problem requiring a multidisciplinary approach. This review aims to focus its attention specifically on the bleeding complications of pancreatitis.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/1/164pancreatitisbleedinghemorrhageangioembolizationsurgery
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Telling Ghost Stories Around a Bonfire—A Literature Review of Acute Bleeding Secondary to Pancreatitis
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pancreatitis
bleeding
hemorrhage
angioembolization
surgery
title Telling Ghost Stories Around a Bonfire—A Literature Review of Acute Bleeding Secondary to Pancreatitis
title_full Telling Ghost Stories Around a Bonfire—A Literature Review of Acute Bleeding Secondary to Pancreatitis
title_fullStr Telling Ghost Stories Around a Bonfire—A Literature Review of Acute Bleeding Secondary to Pancreatitis
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title_short Telling Ghost Stories Around a Bonfire—A Literature Review of Acute Bleeding Secondary to Pancreatitis
title_sort telling ghost stories around a bonfire a literature review of acute bleeding secondary to pancreatitis
topic pancreatitis
bleeding
hemorrhage
angioembolization
surgery
url https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/1/164
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