A review of SA aneurysms with a small subsection on aneurysms arising from a splenomesenteric trunk

Int Angiol. 2011 Oct;30(5):395-407.

Abstract

SA aneurysm (SAA) accounts for up to 50% to 75% of all visceral artery aneurysms associated with a high mortality rate of 25% in case of aneurysm rupture. It is the third most common intra-abdominal aneurysm following those of the aorta and the iliac arteries. The incidence of SAA varies from 0.1 to 10.4% in the general population. It has anatomic variations in about 10% of the population, 1% of which emerging from the superior mesenteric artery. Accordingly, SAA arising from a spleno-mesenteric trunk is very rare. To our best knowledge, there are only a few cases reported in the literature up to date. This is a review of literature and reported cases with anomalous SAAs arising from a spleno-mesenteric trunk, which had been diagnosed by ultrasound (US), computed tomography angiography (CTA), digital subtraction angiography (DSA), and managed by open surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm* / complications
  • Aneurysm* / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm* / epidemiology
  • Aneurysm* / surgery
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / etiology
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Splenic Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenic Artery* / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures