The diagnosis and endovascular management of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) branch pseudoaneurysms after appendicectomy

Pseudoaneurysms arising from the visceral arteries are rare. We present 2 patients who developed pseudoaneurysms arising from branches of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) following laparoscopic appendicectomy. Both cases were successfully treated by endovascular embolization. The diagnosis and m...

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Published inVascular and endovascular surgery Vol. 46; no. 1; p. 54
Main Authors Zia, Zergham, Thurley, Peter D, Pollock, John Graham, DeNunzio, Mario, Bungay, Peter, Whitaker, Simon C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2012
Subjects
Adult
Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm, False - etiology
Aneurysm, False - therapy
Appendectomy - adverse effects
Embolization, Therapeutic
Endovascular Procedures
Hematoma - etiology
Hematoma - therapy
Hemorrhage - etiology
Hemorrhage - therapy
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Laparoscopy - adverse effects
Male
Mesenteric Arteries - diagnostic imaging
Mesenteric Arteries - injuries
Middle Aged
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Vascular System Injuries - diagnostic imaging
Vascular System Injuries - etiology
Vascular System Injuries - therapy
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Summary:Pseudoaneurysms arising from the visceral arteries are rare. We present 2 patients who developed pseudoaneurysms arising from branches of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) following laparoscopic appendicectomy. Both cases were successfully treated by endovascular embolization. The diagnosis and management of SMA branch pseudoaneurysms are discussed.
ISSN:1938-9116
DOI:10.1177/1538574411425109