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Splenic artery aneurysms: post-embolization syndrome and surgical complications

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Data di Pubblicazione:
2007
Abstract:
Background This study assessed the endovascular embolization of splenic artery aneurysms and false aneurysms with special consideration given to postoperative complications. Methods Fifteen patients (11 women; mean age, 56 y; range, 39–80 y) with splenic artery aneurysm (n = 13) or false aneurysm (n = 2) were treated with coil embolization. The lesion was asymptomatic in 9 patients, symptomatic in 5 patients, and ruptured in 1 patient. The mean aneurysm diameter was 33 ± 23 mm (range, 15–80 mm). Postoperative follow-up evaluation included a clinical visit and spiral computed tomography at 1, 4, and 12 months, and yearly thereafter. Results Endovascular treatment was possible in 14 patients (93%) (1 failure: neck cannulation). Perioperative mortality was not observed. Morbidity included postembolization syndrome in 5 patients (30%). Neither pancreatitis nor spleen abscess occurred. The mean follow-up period was 36 months (range, 3–60 mo). During follow-up evaluation we detected 1 sac reperfusion that was sealed successfully with additional coils. Surgical conversion or open repair were never required. Conclusions At our institute, endovascular treatment represents the first-line treatment for splenic artery aneurysms. Postembolization syndrome and infarcts are common events but generally resolve without sequelae.
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Articolo su Rivista
Elenco autori:
Piffaretti, Gabriele; Tozzi, Matteo; Lomazzi, C; Rivolta, Nicola; Riva, Francesca; Caronno, R; Castelli, Patrizio
Autori di Ateneo:
PIFFARETTI GABRIELE
TOZZI MATTEO
Link alla scheda completa:
https://irinsubria.uninsubria.it/handle/11383/1503837
Pubblicato in:
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
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