title: Rupture of an Aneurysm of a Small Branch of the Superior Mesenteric Artery: A Case Report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm (SMAA) is an uncommon vascular disorder. Complications such as rupture have been reported. Once complication has been encountered both surgical and endovascular treatment techniques can be considered.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a case of 68-year old male patient with SMAA rupture treated by endovascular modality.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Endovascular therapy is an effective and less invasive option for rupture of superior mesenteric artery aneurysm.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Baskent University Adana Teaching and Research Center, Adana, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ilker Murat
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Arer
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Baskent University Adana Teaching and Research Center, Adana, Turkey.
authors.forename: Murat
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gedikoglu
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Baskent University Adana Teaching and Research Center, Adana, Turkey.
authors.forename: Hakan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yabanoglu
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Baskent University Adana Teaching and Research Center, Adana, Turkey.
authors.forename: Mustafa Turgut
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Noyan
keywords: Aneurysm, Ruptured; Endovascular Procedures; Mesenteric Artery, Superior