Ruptured splenic artery aneurysm during pregnancy: a rare case with both maternal and fetal survival.
The rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm during pregnancy has been reported. In this particular case uterine rupture was suspected; however, an aneurysm was diagnosed after cesarean delivery. After resection of the aneurysm, splenic artery revascularization was performed by reanastomosis. In conclusion, early diagnosis and 2-stage rupture increase the likelihood of survival.
Herbeck
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Vascular Surgery Division, Institute of Diagnostic Radiology, Erlangen, Germany.
Horbach
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Putzenlechner
C
C
Klein
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P
Lang
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W
D000328:Adult; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001803:Blood Transfusion; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011859:Radiography; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography