Laparoscopic ligation of splenic artery aneurysm.
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.
Sandford
Rebecca M
RM
Department of Surgery, Level 2 RKCSB, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, UK. bex125@hotmail.com
Lloyd
David M
DM
Ross Naylor
A
A
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