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Giant splenic artery aneurysm: A case report
Visagan Srimurugathas1, Vinojan Satchithanantham2, Mathievanan Sivalingam3
1Post Graduate Institute of Medicine University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Introduction:
Giant splenic artery aneurysm is a rare entity but can be potentially life threatening if ruptured.
Presentation Of Case:
This case report describes a 77-year-old male with a giant splenic artery aneurysm (12x11x9.7 cm), presenting with persistent left hypochondrial discomfort. The patient underwent open aneurysmectomy and splenectomy. The patient's recovery was uneventful, highlighting surgical management's importance in complex cases.
Discussion:
The treatment for splenic artery aneurysm can be open surgical or endovascular based on the size, morphology, the available expertise and the fitness of the patient. Endovascular therapy is less invasive and low morbidity with high success rate.
Conclusion:
Open surgical repair with or without splenectomy is a successful treatment modality for giant splenic artery aneurysm.
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