Embolization of a large, symptomatic splenic artery pseudoaneurysm

doi:10.12659/PJR.889974

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title:	Embolization of a large, symptomatic splenic artery pseudoaneurysm
author:	Kukliński Adam, Batycki Krzysztof, Matuszewski Wiesław, Ostrach Andrzej, Kupis Zbigniew, Łęgowik Tomasz
Journal title:	Polish Journal of Radiology
volume:	79
date of publication:	2014
pages:	194-198
ISSN:	1733-134X
eISSN:	1899-0967
DOI:	10.12659/PJR.889974
notes:	Bibliogr. s. 197-198
language:	English
Journal language:	English
abstract in english:	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 Report: 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.
keywords in english:	splenic infarction, embolization, therapeutic, stents, aneurysm, false
type:	journal article
subtype:	academic paper

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