DOI: 10.12890/2026_006144

Coil embolization of an appendiceal artery bleed leading to appendicitis and surgical resection

Authors

  • Omar Brijawi Internal Medicine, Mount Carmel Health System, Grove City, USA
  • Katherine Guardado Internal Medicine, Mount Carmel Health System, Grove City, USA
  • Khizar Ghuman Internal Medicine, Mount Carmel Health System, Grove City, USA
  • Frank Epitropoulos Internal Medicine, Mount Carmel Health System, Grove City, USA

OMARBRIJAWI@GMAIL.COM

Keywords

Lower gastrointestinal bleed, appendicitis, appendiceal bleed, coil embolization, appendectomy

Abstract

Background: Appendiceal bleeding is an infrequent cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB), accounting for only 0.014% of cases.
Case report: We present the case of a 48-year-old male on heparin who developed an acute LGIB from the appendicular artery requiring coil embolization and subsequently developed appendicitis.
Conclusion: This case highlights appendicitis as a potential complication of appendiceal artery embolization. Careful patient selection and consideration of alternative approaches, including upfront surgery or endoscopic therapy, are essential in managing appendiceal artery bleeds.

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Published

2026-01-28

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2026)

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Brijawi O, Guardado K, Ghuman K, Epitropoulos F. Coil embolization of an appendiceal artery bleed leading to appendicitis and surgical resection. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2026 Jan. 28 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];13(2). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/6144

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