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Median nerve bisection: a morbid complication of a peripherally inserted central catheter
Brachial Arteriovenous Fistula as a Complication of Placement of a Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Acute Pancreatitis Secondary to Hemobilia after Percutaneous Liver Biopsy
Percutaneous liver biopsy (PLB) is a valuable diagnostic tool. Complication rates
vary depending on the technique used, experience of the physician, number of
passes, bleeding parameters and other factors. Hemorrhage is a common
complication after PLB and can present as intraperitoneal bleeding, intrahepatic
or subcapsular hematoma, or rarely as hemobilia. Acute pancreatitis is a rare
complication of hemobilia. We describe a single case of acute pancreatitis
caused by biliary obstruction due to hemobilia following PLB. The obstruction
was successfully managed with biliary stent drainage