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Alfredo C Cordova¹, Bauer E Sumpio²

¹Department of Surgery, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA ; Department of Vascular Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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Visceral artery aneurysms (VAA) and pseudoaneurysms (VAPA) are dangerous conditions. This review examines open and endovascular treatments for VAA and VAPA in both elective and emergent situations.

Keywords:

endovascular pseudoaneurysm splanchnic visceral artery aneurysm

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Interventional Radiology
Abdominal Imaging

Background:

Visceral artery aneurysms (VAA) and pseudoaneurysms (VAPA) pose significant rupture and hemorrhage risks.
Increased use of advanced imaging and endovascular interventions leads to more frequent detection and iatrogenic cases of VAA and VAPA.
VAA and VAPA are increasingly common diagnoses for vascular surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

To review and compare open and endovascular approaches for treating visceral artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms.
To analyze the efficacy and safety of these treatments in both elective and emergent clinical settings.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of open and endovascular treatment modalities for VAA and VAPA.
Analysis of treatment outcomes, including morbidity and mortality, in elective versus emergent scenarios.

Main Results:

Endovascular techniques offer a minimally invasive option, particularly for elective cases in patients unsuitable for open surgery.
Emergent endovascular interventions may be associated with higher morbidity and mortality compared to elective procedures.
Both open and endovascular approaches are technically feasible for VAA and VAPA, but suitability varies by clinical context.

Conclusions:

The choice between open and endovascular treatment for VAA and VAPA depends on the clinical setting (elective vs. emergent) and patient factors.
Minimally invasive endovascular interventions are valuable, especially in elective cases, but careful consideration of risks is necessary in emergent situations.