Mesenteric vascular ischemia is a known complication of cocaine use. Although the majority of cases of cocaine-induced mesenteric ischemia present with ischemic colitis and rectal bleeding, several cases have been described presenting only with abdominal pain. We present a case of mesenteric vasoconstriction with angiographic documentation and treatment.
Traditionally giant splenic artery aneurysms have been treated by surgery. We present the first case report of a patient with a giant splenic artery aneurysm that was successfully treated exclusively by transcatheter technique with only proximal embolization. Potentially, this technique makes more patients eligible for endovascular therapy and reduces operative time.
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