title: Successful management of a superior mesenteric artery aneurysm by ligation: a case report.
abstract: Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm (SMAA) is a rare entity. Management varies from simple ligation with or without revascularization to endovascular placement of a covered stent graft. The authors report a case of SMAA who presented with retroperitoneal hemorrhage. Diagnosis was made from abdominal computed tomography and angiography. The cause of SMAA was not definitely identified but infective origin was highly suspicious. The patient underwent successful treatment with ligation of the superior mesenteric artery proximal and distal to the SMAA.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Rama 4 Rd, Bangkok 10330, Thailand. Suvit.s@chula.ac.th
authors.forename: Suvit
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sriussadaporn
authors.forename: Supparerk
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prichayudh
authors.forename: Sukanya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sriussadaporn
authors.forename: Kritaya
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kritayakirana
authors.forename: Rattaplee
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pak-art
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D017538:Mesenteric Artery, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*