title: Laparoscopic ligation of splenic artery aneurysm.
abstract: Splenic artery aneurysms are rare and often asymptomatic; however, rupture may prove fatal. Although many can be treated with percutaneous embolization, tortuosity of the artery may render this approach impossible. Presented is a case report describing laparoscopic ligation of a splenic artery aneurysm after failed attempt at embolization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Level 2 RKCSB, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. bex125@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Rebecca M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Sandford
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Lloyd
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ross Naylor
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000792:Angiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D013157:Splenic Artery