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Axial CT angiogram slice demonstrating ARSA crossing behind the oesophagus with oesophageal stent in situ.
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DSA angiography with oesophageal balloon deflated showing massive oesophageal haemorrhage from the ARSA.
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ARSA (Figure 2). A tapered GORE-covered iliac stent (16 mm x 10 mm x 70 mm) was deployed from the proximal ARSA across the bleeding point with the oesophageal balloon inflated.
Completion DSA angiography demonstrating forward flow of contrast without extravasation through the Gore 16 x 10 x 70 mm iliac stent deployed in the ARSA.
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CODA moulding balloon (Cook Medical). Completion angiography with the oesophageal balloon deflated demonstrated forward flow in the subclavian artery, a patent vertebral artery, and no extravasation of contrast (Figure 3).