title: Surgical repair of an aberrant splenic artery aneurysm: report of a case.
abstract: Aneurysms of the splenic artery are the most common splanchnic aneurysms. Aneurysms of a splenic artery with an anomalous origin from the superior mesenteric artery are however rare, with eight previously reported cases. Their indications for treatment are superposable to those of aneurysms affecting an orthotopic artery. Methods of treatment of this condition include endovascular, minimally invasive techniques and surgical resection. We report one more case of aneurysm of an aberrant splenic artery, treated with surgical resection, and preservation of the spleen.
authors.affiliation: The Francesco Durante Department of Surgery, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy. giulio.illuminati@uniroma1.it
authors.forename: Giulio
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Illuminati
authors.forename: Glenn
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: LaMuraglia
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nigri
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Vietri
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008875:Middle Aged; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures