Aneurysms of the Splenic Artery

Splenic Artery Aneurysms

Splenic Artery Aneurysms and Hepatic Artery Dissection

Abdominal aorta aneurysms (AAAs) are common in the vascular fi eld. Testing for this phenomenon is rather easy; simply order an AAA screening via ultrasound. What is not common, however, is fi nding an aneurysm of the much smaller branches of the splanchnic arteries. These arteries consist of the celiac artery (CA), common hepatic artery (CHA), splenic artery (SA), gastric artery, and superior ...

Aneurysms of the Splenic Artery in Liver Transplant Recipients

Splenic artery aneurysms occur infrequently in the normal population, but presents with increased incidence among cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension. The optimal management of splenic artery aneurysms and the prevention of spontaneous rupture in these patients present a therapeutic challenge for transplant physicians and surgeons. We discuss a case of SAA rupture in a liver transplant ...

The endovascular management of splenic artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes of the endovascular treatment of splenic artery aneurysms (SAAs) and pseudoaneurysms (SAPAs). From April 2003 to December 2009, 12 patients (mean age 46.8 years, range 29-58) with SAAs (n = 9) or SAPAs (n = 3) underwent endovascular treatment. Four patients were asymptomatic and three had ruptured aneurysms. Lesions were in the proximal splenic...

Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment of Splenic Artery Aneurysms

Splenic Artery Aneurysm (SAA) remains rare pathology. Although rare, the SAA is the most common visceral artery aneurysm with 4:1 female-to-male predominance, commonly located in the distal third of the splenic artery (75% of cases). It remains asymptomatic in over 95% of patients. Patients with this type of aneurysm often present without symptoms and the SAAs are often found during investigati...