Ruptured gastroepiploic artery aneurysm: A case report

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

• Gastroepiploic artery aneurysms are exceptionally rare vascular conditions.
• Despite rarity, they carry a high risk of rupture, necessitating prompt medical attention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a rare case of a ruptured gastroepiploic artery aneurysm.
• To discuss the critical management of such a life-threatening event.

Main Methods:

• Presentation of a case involving a female patient in shock due to a ruptured gastroepiploic artery aneurysm.
• Surgical exploration and successful management through suture ligation of the aneurysm.

Main Results:

• The patient presented in shock, indicating a critical rupture.
• Successful hemorrhage control and aneurysm management were achieved through surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

• Gastroepiploic artery aneurysms, though rare, have a high rupture rate (up to 90%) and demand urgent intervention.
• In rupture cases, urgent laparotomy and hemorrhage control are crucial, as demonstrated by this successful resection.