An extremely rare case of congenitally absent superior mesenteric artery and polysplenia undergoing aneurysmectomy for superior mesenteric artery aneurysm

We herein reported an extremely rare adult case with a congenitally absent superior mesenteric artery associated with polysplenia, who successfully underwent aneurysmectomy and revascularization for superior mesenteric artery aneurysm. To investigate the major splanchnic arteries before a laparotomy...

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Published inAnnals of vascular surgery. Brief reports and innovations Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 100165
Main Authors Kawahira, Yoichi, Shibuya, Takashi, Tomokuni, Akira, Shirakawa, Yukitoshi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.03.2023
Elsevier
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Aneurysmectomy
Congenitally absent superior mesenteric artery
Polysplenia
Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm
Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm
Congenitally absent superior mesenteric artery
Aneurysmectomy
Polysplenia
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Summary:We herein reported an extremely rare adult case with a congenitally absent superior mesenteric artery associated with polysplenia, who successfully underwent aneurysmectomy and revascularization for superior mesenteric artery aneurysm. To investigate the major splanchnic arteries before a laparotomy in polysplenia patients might be needed to prevent rare but life-threatening complications. [Display omitted]
ISSN:2772-6878
2772-6878
DOI:10.1016/j.avsurg.2023.100165