Acute pancreatitis following digital subclavian artery angiography: a case report and literature review

Journal of Surgical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Xinjuan Xu, Yixin Sun, Yong He, Lei Xi, Ruilin Ren, Ning Ma, Yufeng Wang
DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjag126
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Abstract

Subclavian artery (SA) angiography has many well-documented complications. Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a rarely described complication with potentially life-threatening repercussions. This article reports the case of a man with AP that occurred the second day after SA angiography. Contrast agent toxicity and cholesterol emboli are the two mechanisms involved in the occurrence of AP after SA angiography. We searched previous literature using PubMed databases during the same period as comparison.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments Vascular Procedures and Complications

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
Volume
2026
Issue
3
Pages
rjag126–rjag126
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN