Inferior mesenteric artery aneurysm: case report and discussion

Although visceral artery aneurysms are uncommon, an isolated inferior mesenteric artery aneurysm is reported. A 55-year-old man underwent aortofemoral reconstruction with resection of the aneurysm and replantation of the artery into the Dacron graft. This unusual entity is discussed.

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Published inSurgery Vol. 85; no. 4; p. 385
Main Authors Duke, L J, Lamberth, Jr, W C, Wright, C B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1979
Subjects
Aneurysm - surgery
Blood Vessel Prosthesis
Humans
Male
Mesenteric Arteries - surgery
Middle Aged
Polyethylene Terephthalates
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Summary:Although visceral artery aneurysms are uncommon, an isolated inferior mesenteric artery aneurysm is reported. A 55-year-old man underwent aortofemoral reconstruction with resection of the aneurysm and replantation of the artery into the Dacron graft. This unusual entity is discussed.
ISSN:0039-6060