Rupture of an Aneurysm of a Small Branch of the Superior Mesenteric Artery: A Case Report

Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm (SMAA) is an uncommon vascular disorder. Complications such as rupture have been reported. Once complication has been encountered both surgical and endovascular treatment techniques can be considered. We present a case of 68-year old male patient with SMAA rupture...

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Published inPolish journal of radiology Vol. 81; pp. 354 - 356
Main Authors Arer, Ilker Murat, Gedikoglu, Murat, Yabanoglu, Hakan, Noyan, Mustafa Turgut
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Poland International Scientific Literature, Inc 2016
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Case Report
Endovascular Procedures
Mesenteric Artery, Superior
Aneurysm, Ruptured
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Summary:Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm (SMAA) is an uncommon vascular disorder. Complications such as rupture have been reported. Once complication has been encountered both surgical and endovascular treatment techniques can be considered. We present a case of 68-year old male patient with SMAA rupture treated by endovascular modality. Endovascular therapy is an effective and less invasive option for rupture of superior mesenteric artery aneurysm.
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ISSN:1733-134X
1899-0967
DOI:10.12659/PJR.896092