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Endovascular stent graft treatment in a patient with splenic artery aneurysm

Kutlay Karaman1, Levent Onat, Mustafa Sirvanci

  • 1Department of Radiology, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey. kutlaykaraman@ttnet.net.tr

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology (Ankara, Turkey)
|June 16, 2005
PubMed

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Splenic artery aneurysms, though rare, can be serious. Percutaneous embolization using a stent-graft offers an effective endovascular treatment to prevent rupture and preserve spleen function.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Splenic artery aneurysms (SAAs) are rare but significant visceral arterial lesions, accounting for 60% of all visceral aneurysms.
  • The splenic artery is the third most common site for intra-abdominal aneurysm formation.
  • Rupture is a major complication, occurring in 3-10% of cases.

Observation:

  • A case of a proximal splenic artery aneurysm is presented.
  • The patient underwent percutaneous endovascular embolization using a stent-graft.
  • The procedure aimed to preserve splenic function and reduce rupture risk.

Findings:

  • The endovascular embolization was technically successful.
  • The patient experienced an uneventful follow-up period after the procedure.
  • This minimally invasive approach effectively managed the aneurysm.

Implications:

  • Endovascular embolization provides an effective alternative to surgery for splenic artery aneurysms.
  • This technique can prevent the need for emergency surgical intervention.
  • Preserving splenic function is a key benefit of this approach.

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