[Splenic Injury during Replacement of the Thoracoabdominal Aorta]

Kyobu Geka. 2019 Feb;72(2):104-107.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Extraperitoneal approach is commonly employed for thoracoabdominal aortic repair via Stoney incision. It is supposedly rare to encounter abdominal visceral bleeding during that procedure. However, the spleen may spontaneously adhere to the adjacent peritoneum, which could induce incidental injury to the spleen by its anterior mobilization during extraperitoneal approach. Unless we bare its potential risk in mind, bleeding from the spleen may be overlooked, which results in hemodynamic deterioration. We have experienced 3 cases of splenic injury that necessitated hemostatic maneuvers for bleeding during and just after the thoracoabdominal aortic repair.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
  • Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Hemostasis, Surgical / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Intraoperative Complications / therapy
  • Spleen / injuries*
  • Splenic Diseases / therapy
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / adverse effects