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Uncommon visceral artery aneurysms.

O W Brown, L H Hollier, P C Pairolero

Southern Medical Journal

|August 1, 1983

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Visceral artery aneurysms, affecting hepatic, celiac, and mesenteric arteries, are rare but prone to rupture. Surgical resection is recommended for diagnosed aneurysms in eligible patients.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Gastrointestinal Medicine
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Aneurysms of the hepatic, celiac, and superior mesenteric arteries are uncommon visceral artery aneurysms.
Diagnosis can be challenging, with symptoms often mistaken for primary gastrointestinal issues.
These aneurysms have a notable tendency for rupture.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the diagnostic challenges and rupture potential of visceral artery aneurysms.
To define surgical indications for visceral artery aneurysms.
To advocate for surgical resection in eligible patients.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical presentation and diagnostic features of visceral artery aneurysms.
Analysis of factors influencing aneurysm expansion and rupture.
Evaluation of surgical indications and outcomes.

Main Results:

Visceral artery aneurysms are frequently misdiagnosed due to overlapping symptoms with gastrointestinal diseases.
Significant propensity toward rupture observed in these aneurysms.
Surgical indications include aneurysms 3-4 times original vessel size, evidence of expansion, or calcified aneurysms >3 cm.

Conclusions:

Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for visceral artery aneurysms.
Surgical resection is the recommended treatment for all eligible patients with diagnosed visceral artery aneurysms.
Prompt surgical management can prevent potentially life-threatening rupture.