Management of True Aneurysms of the Splenic Artery

Embolization of splenic artery aneurysm associated with gastrointestinal bleeding: case report

“…[5][6][7] The majority of these aneurysms are located in the distal third of the artery and they may be found in conjunction with other aneurysms of the same artery or other vessels. 4 Diagnosis can be confirmed by Doppler ultrasound. This examination can detect the aneurysmal mass and any adhesion to adjacent organs, in addition to detecting other concomitant diseases.…”

“…1 Despite being the third most common type of abdominal artery aneurysm and the most common type of visceral artery aneurysm, splenic artery aneurysms are considered relatively rare. [2][3][4] A review of routine autopsies of the general population found a very low incidence of splenic artery aneurysm (0.01%), rising to 1% in the hypertense population and 10.4% in the elderly population. 3,4 The majority of cases are described in women, at a proportion of 4:1, with a predilection for multiparous women.…”

“…[2][3][4] A review of routine autopsies of the general population found a very low incidence of splenic artery aneurysm (0.01%), rising to 1% in the hypertense population and 10.4% in the elderly population. 3,4 The majority of cases are described in women, at a proportion of 4:1, with a predilection for multiparous women. 5 Rupture into the peritoneal cavity takes place in 3 to 9.6% of patients and it is the most feared complication because of the potential for fatalities.…”

Rotura De Un Aneurisma Esplénico Durante El Embarazo: A Propósito De 2 Casos Clínicos

“…Esta entidad clínica fue descrita por primera vez por Beussier en 1776, y Corson en 1869 la describió durante el embarazo (1,3). Si bien es cierto, la rotura de un aneurisma de la arteria esplénica ocurre en un 3 a 9% de los casos, la mitad de esta complicación acontece durante el embarazo (1,2).…”

“…Si bien es cierto, la rotura de un aneurisma de la arteria esplénica ocurre en un 3 a 9% de los casos, la mitad de esta complicación acontece durante el embarazo (1,2). La mortalidad materna alcanza alrededor de un 75% y la mortalidad fetal hasta un 95% (1,2,3,4,5), complicándose más frecuentemente durante el tercer trimestre (69%) (1,2,3,4).…”