title: Splenic artery aneurysms in pregnancy--a systematic review.
abstract: Visceral artery aneurysm is an uncommon pathology, with a potential for rupture. Splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) are most commonly (60%) associated with a high mortality rate of 25% in case of aneurysm rupture. This increases disproportionately to 75% among pregnant women with fetal mortality of 95%. Although this is a rare event, because of the associated catastrophic consequences, prompt management of splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) is of prime importance. This systematic review provides up-to-date information about the management of splenic artery aneurysms in pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Cambridge Vascular Unit, Box 201, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, CB2 2QQ, UK. sadat.umar@gmail.com
authors.forename: Umar
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Sadat
authors.forename: Osman
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Dar
authors.forename: Stewart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Walsh
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Varty
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008026:Ligation; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013156:Splenectomy; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*