title: Superior mesenteric artery aneurysms: a case report.
abstract: Aneurysms of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) are rare, accounting for 8% of visceral artery aneurysms. Aneurysms at the site are very liable to rupture, irrespective of size, and may be difficult to manage even in the elective situation. The fact that 50-60% of SMA aneurysms are mycotic has important implications in the selection of the appropriate surgical procedure. In this paper we report a case of an SMA aneurysm diagnosed at the time of impending rupture and treated successfully. The aetiology, mode of presentation, diagnosis and management of SMA aneurysms are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Baragwanath Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Stewart
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mannell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries