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Author Spotlight: Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Gastric Content Assessment and Risk Stratification in Perioperative Care
Published on: September 22, 2023
Giant left gastric artery aneurysm with intrathoracic extension
Ayhan Akcali1, Bilal Ogan1, Celal Buğra Sezen1
1From the Department of Radiology (Akcali), Private A Plus Hospital, from the Department of Radiology (Ogan), Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, and from the Department of Thoracic Surgery (Buğra Sezen, Metin), Yedikule Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract:
Splanchnic artery aneurysms, particularly those involving the left gastric artery, are infrequent occurrences and often lack noticeable symptoms, but their rupture involves a significant risk of mortality. We present a case involving an unruptured left gastric artery aneurysm (LGAA) that extended into the right hemithorax. This case report outlines the categorization, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic challenges associated with such aneurysms. Our findings could offer valuable insights for clinicians and radiologists when adopting a systematic approach for the early detection and management of LGAA.
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