Successful treatment of a visceral artery aneurysm with a celiacomesenteric trunk: report of a case

Surg Today. 2011 Jan;41(1):115-9. doi: 10.1007/s00595-010-4268-2. Epub 2010 Dec 30.

Abstract

A celiacomesenteric trunk is an anomaly in which the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries have a common origin from the aorta. This structure accounts for less than 1% of all visceral artery anomalies, and is estimated to have an incidence of 0.25%. Aneurysms involving a celiacomesenteric trunk are exceptionally rare. We herein report our treatment modality for an 82-year-old man with a visceral artery aneurysm involving a celiacomesenteric trunk. The aneurysm was resected, and the superior mesenteric, splenic, and common hepatic arteries were successfully reconstructed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm / etiology
  • Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Celiac Artery / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Viscera / blood supply*