Aneurysm and stenosis of the celiomesenteric trunk: a rare anomaly

J Vasc Surg. 2003 Mar;37(3):679-82. doi: 10.1067/mva.2003.37.

Abstract

A celiomesenteric trunk (CMT) anomaly is extremely rare, occurring in less than 0.5% of people. We describe two cases of CMT anomaly treated surgically for median arcuate ligament compression with stenosis causing intestinal angina and an asymptomatic aneurysm. Disease involving a CMT is extremely uncommon. This comprises the first report of symptomatic median arcuate ligament compression of a CMT. Only four cases of aneurysmal disease are reported so far. Indications and technique of surgical repair of CMT aneurysms are similar to those used for splanchnic artery aneurysms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / complications*
  • Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Celiac Artery / abnormalities*
  • Celiac Artery / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior / surgery
  • Middle Aged