Open surgical approach for two coincidental splenic artery aneurysms: a case report

Abstract

Several factors can contribute to the formation of aneurysms, including hemodynamic changes, polyarteritis nodosa, bacterial endocarditis, vasculitis, fibromuscular dysplasia, vascular malformation, and cystic medial necrosis. [1,2] Surgery is recommended for splenic artery aneurysms (SAAs) greater than 25 mm in diameter, and several surgical approaches are used, including open surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and percutaneous embolization. Laparoscopic surgery might be associated with an increased risk of pancreatic leakage compared to the open surgery approach. Open surgery without complete aneurysm resection should be preferred for patients with large SAAs in close contact with the pancreas. Here, we report a patient with two splenic artery aneurysms.