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Use of resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta in ruptured pseudoaneurysm after simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplantation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA) is a temporizing measure for severe, acute hemorrhage until definitive treatment. REBOA has demonstrated utility in the trauma setting, but never in transplant-related complications. We report a case of a ruptured pseudoaneurysm two weeks after simultaneous pancreas-kidney transplant complicated by hemorrhagic shock with REBOA utilization allowing for hemorrhage control before emergent pancreas graft explant. The patient had a successful operation and is recovering well. There is sparse literature describing the use of REBOA in nontraumatic hemorrhage, but this represents the successful use in a transplant-related complication.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.101860

Authors: Lindsay A. Kohan, Rishi Kundi, Lucas Sjeklocha, Daniel Haase, Silke V. Niederhaus

Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250