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Application of Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Total Blood Flow Occlusion in Benign Splenic Lesions
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[Symptomatic calcified splenic artery aneurysm: case report].
Srpski Arhiv Za Celokupno Lekarstvo
|March 4, 2011
Summary
Splenic artery aneurysms, though rare, are increasingly diagnosed. Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention can lead to symptom resolution and prevent rupture in at-risk patients.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abdominal Aneurysms
Background:
- Splenic artery aneurysms (SAAs) are the third most common intra-abdominal aneurysms.
- Increasing frequency due to advancements in imaging techniques.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old multiparous woman presented with left upper abdominal pain.
- X-ray revealed a calcified ring; selective angiography confirmed a proximal splenic artery aneurysm.
Findings:
- Surgical excision (aneurismectomy) of the splenic artery aneurysm was performed.
- The patient experienced complete symptom relief with no immediate or late complications.
Implications:
- Consider splenic artery aneurysm in women with unexplained upper abdominal pain.
- Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, angiography) and surgical consideration are crucial for suspected cases, especially in high-risk patients.
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