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Celiac artery aneurysms are rare but can be complex to manage, particularly when large. This case highlights the surgical approach for a significant celiac artery aneurysm in a young woman.

Keywords:

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Vascular Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Aneurysm Management

Background:

Celiac artery aneurysms are uncommon vascular abnormalities.
Management is often challenging due to aneurysm size and trifurcation involvement.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case of a large celiac artery aneurysm involving its branches.
To discuss the management of complex celiac artery aneurysms.

Main Methods:

Detailed preoperative investigations.
Intraoperative findings documentation.
Surgical procedure execution and discussion.

Main Results:

A case of a large celiac artery aneurysm in a young woman was successfully managed.
The report includes comprehensive details of the diagnostic and surgical process.

Conclusions:

Large celiac artery aneurysms require careful surgical planning and execution.
This case illustrates a successful approach to managing a complex celiac artery aneurysm.