Nelson Smith1, Ryan Cohen2,3,4, Stephanie Chetrit3. 1. School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia. nelson.smith@iinet.net.au. 2. School of Medicine, The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia. 3. St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Australia. 4. School of Biomedical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Visceral artery aneurysms (VAA), an uncommon disorder of splanchnic vasculature, are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite largely being amenable to endovascular therapies, the initial management of symptomatic VAA typically falls under the care of general surgeons. It is thus essential to have knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of VAA and to be cognisant of deviations from normal gastrointestinal vasculature. CASE PRESENTATION: In this paper, we describe the case of a 72-year-old male presenting with a VAA following elective spinal surgery, followed by a review of the clinical diagnosis and management of VAA. CONCLUSION: Visceral artery aneurysm must be considered as a differential diagnosis for acute abdominal pain and anaemia in the post-operative period following all major operations. Knowledge of the clinical features of VAA and indications for specific intervention are essential for all general surgeons. Furthermore, it is imperative to recognise deviations from normal vasculature of the gastrointestinal tract.
INTRODUCTION:Visceral artery aneurysms (VAA), an uncommon disorder of splanchnic vasculature, are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite largely being amenable to endovascular therapies, the initial management of symptomatic VAA typically falls under the care of general surgeons. It is thus essential to have knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of VAA and to be cognisant of deviations from normal gastrointestinal vasculature. CASE PRESENTATION: In this paper, we describe the case of a 72-year-old male presenting with a VAA following elective spinal surgery, followed by a review of the clinical diagnosis and management of VAA. CONCLUSION:Visceral artery aneurysm must be considered as a differential diagnosis for acute abdominal pain and anaemia in the post-operative period following all major operations. Knowledge of the clinical features of VAA and indications for specific intervention are essential for all general surgeons. Furthermore, it is imperative to recognise deviations from normal vasculature of the gastrointestinal tract.
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Keywords:
Aneurysm; Diagnosis and management; Endovascular therapy; Superior mesenteric artery; Surgical therapy; Visceral artery
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