| Literature DB >> 9065156 |
P Hillemanns1, R Knitza, J Müller-Höcker.
Abstract
The rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm in pregnancy is a rare emergency. As our case illustrates, immediate laparotomy often cannot prevent the fatal outcome. Pregnancies with portal hypertension are at increased risk, and therefore screening for splenic artery aneurysm is recommended, if possible, before conception.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 9065156 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(96)70632-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Obstet Gynecol ISSN: 0002-9378 Impact factor: 8.661