Rupture of an aneurysm of a small branch of the superior mesenteric artery : a case report

Autor: Mustafa Turgut Noyan, Murat Gedikoglu, Ilker Murat Arer, Hakan Yabanoglu
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Polish Journal of Radiology
Popis: Summary Background Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm (SMAA) is an uncommon vascular disorder. Complications such as rupture have been reported. Once complication has been encountered both surgical and endovascular treatment techniques can be considered. Case Report We present a case of 68-year old male patient with SMAA rupture treated by endovascular modality. Conclusions Endovascular therapy is an effective and less invasive option for rupture of superior mesenteric artery aneurysm.
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