Gastroduodenal artery aneurysm: A case report
Date
2016-04-29Author
Baughman, Jessica
White, Patricia
Advisor
Keuter, Kayla R.Metadata
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Baughman, Jessica & White, Patricia. 2016. Gastroduodenal artery aneurysm: A case report. --In Proceedings: 12th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University, p. 22
Abstract
Gastroduodenal artery (GDA) aneurysms are rare but highly fatal. There are only 74 cases reported in English and Japanese literature in 55 years. GDA aneurysms have a mortality rate of 40% if the artery ruptures, and 30-50% of all GDA aneurysms rupture. GDA aneurysms have a broad presentation of symptoms and due to their high mortality rate, it is important that medical providers consider GDA aneurysm as a differential diagnosis. Our case report of a 52 year old male whose ruptured GDA was successfully identified and treated discusses the rarity and severity of a GDA aneurysm, as well as the importance of recognizing signs, symptoms and associated conditions in order to avoid a fatal outcome.
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Presented to the 12th Annual Symposium on Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) held at the Heskett Center, Wichita State University, April 29, 2016.
Research completed at Department of Physician Assistant, College of Health Professions