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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.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|January 16, 2026
Summary
Giant splenic artery aneurysms are rare but dangerous. This case report details successful open surgical repair and splenectomy for a large aneurysm, emphasizing surgical management for complex cases.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Abdominal Aneurysms
Background:
- Giant splenic artery aneurysms (GSAAs) are uncommon but pose a significant rupture risk.
- Rupture can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage.
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