Embolization of a large, symptomatic splenic artery pseudoaneurysm
| Autor: | Andrzej Ostrach, Zbigniew Kupis, Krzysztof Batycki, Tomasz Łęgowik, Wiesław Matuszewski, Adam Kukliński |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2014 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
false medicine.medical_treatment Case Report embolization Splenic artery Pseudoaneurysm Aneurysm medicine.artery medicine Splenic Infarction Embolization cardiovascular diseases Common hepatic artery medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Interventional radiology medicine.disease Embolization Therapeutic Surgery therapeutic splenic infarction stents Splenic infarction aneurysm cardiovascular system Pancreatitis Stents Radiology business Aneurysm False |
| Zdroj: | Polish Journal of Radiology |
| ISSN: | 1899-0967 1733-134X |
| Popis: | Summary Background Splenic artery aneurysm is the third most common abdominal aneurysm. Most often it is due to pancreatitis. There were only 19 cases of aneurysms larger than 5 cm in diameter described in the literature. Management of splenic artery aneurysms depends on the size and symptoms. Invasive treatment modalities involve open procedures and interventional radiology methods (endovascular). Case Reports A 44-years-old male with chronic pancreatitis, in a gradually worsening general condition due to a large splenic artery aneurysm, was subjected to the procedure. Blood flow through the aneurysm was cut-off by implanting a covered stent between celiac trunk and common hepatic artery. Patient’s general condition rapidly improved, allowing discharge home in good state soon after the procedure. Conclusions Percutaneous embolization appears to be the best method of treatment of large splenic artery aneurysms. Complications of such treatment are significantly less dangerous than those associated with surgery. |
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