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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2023; 11(28): 6920-6930
Published online Oct 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i28.6920
Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation treated with transcatheter arterial embolization: Two case reports and review of literature
Sang Hoon Shin, Chol Kyoon Cho, Sung Yeol Yu
Sang Hoon Shin, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun 58128, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Chol Kyoon Cho, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, Hwasun 58128, Jeollanam-do, South Korea
Sung Yeol Yu, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju 61469, South Korea
Author contributions: Shin SH, Cho CK, and Yu SY contributed equally to this work; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Chol Kyoon Cho, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Chonnam National University Hwasun Hospital, 160, Baekseo-ro, Dong-gu, Hwasun 58128, Jeollanam-do, South Korea. ckcho@jnu.ac.kr
Received: June 30, 2023
Peer-review started: June 30, 2023
First decision: July 28, 2023
Revised: August 9, 2023
Accepted: September 5, 2023
Article in press: September 5, 2023
Published online: October 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Pancreatic arteriovenous malformation (P-AVM) is a rare condition characterized by symptoms like gastrointestinal bleeding and abdominal pain, with some cases being asymptomatic. Surgical intervention is commonly considered for symptomatic cases, but the treatment of asymptomatic P-AVMs is not well-established. Previous studies have reported various methods, including surgery and transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE). In selective cases, particularly for asymptomatic or high surgical risk patients, TAE may be an effective and safe treatment option.