Hematochezia due to rectal invasion by an internal iliac artery aneurysm: A case report  

作　　者：Fang Li Bin Zhao Yong-Qiang Liu Guo-Qing Chen Rong-Feng Qu Chao Xu Zhui Long Jin-Song Wu Mao Xiong Wei-Hang Liu Li Zhu Xiao-Ling Feng Lei Zhang 

机构地区：[1]Department of General Surgery,Chongqing General Hospital,Chongqing 401147,China

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2024年第11期1980-1989,共10页世界临床病例杂志

摘　　要：BACKGROUND This case report presents the rare occurrence of hematochezia due to an internal iliac artery aneurysm leading to an arterioenteric fistula,expanding the differential diagnosis for gastrointestinal bleeding.It emphasizes the importance of considering vascular origins in cases of atypical hematochezia,particularly in the absence of common gastrointestinal causes,and highlights the role of imaging and multidisciplinary management in diagnosing and treating such unusual presentations.CASE SUMMARY A 75-year-old man with a history of hypertension presented with 12 d of hematochezia,experiencing bloody stools 7-8 times per day.Initial computed tomography(CT)scans revealed an aneurysmal rupture near the right internal iliac artery with suspected hematoma development.Hemoglobin levels progressively decreased to 7 g/dL.Emergency arterial angiography and iliac arterycovered stent placement were performed,followed by balloon angioplasty.Despite initial stabilization,minor rectal bleeding and abdominal pain persisted,leading to further diagnostic colonoscopy.This identified a neoplasm and potential perforation at the proximal rectum.An exploratory laparotomy confirmed the presence of a hematoma and an aneurysm invading the rectal wall,necessitating partial rectal resection,intestinal anastomosis,and ileostomy.Postoperative recovery was successful,with no further bleeding incidents and normal follow-up CT and colonoscopy results after six months.CONCLUSION In cases of unusual gastrointestinal bleeding,it is necessary to consider vascular causes for effective diagnosis and intervention.

关 键 词：Iliac artery aneurysm HEMATOMA RECTUM HEMATOCHEZIA Case report 

分 类 号：R595.4[医药卫生—内科学]