An unusual cause of gastric outlet obstruction: A pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysm

We present a rare case of gastric outlet obstruction due to compression of the duodenum by a pancreaticoduodenal artery (PDA) aneurysm 2.5 cm in diameter, in a 43-year-old man from Saudi Arabia who presented with persistent vomiting and epigastric pain. The initial investigations and blood works wer...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alhasan Abdulaziz, Khan Patan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre 2009-01-01
Series:Annals of Saudi Medicine
Online Access:http://www.saudiannals.net/article.asp?issn=0256-4947;year=2009;volume=29;issue=5;spage=393;epage=396;aulast=Alhasan