Transcatheter Embolization for Giant Splenic Artery Aneurisms : Still an Open Question
Joint Authors
Berardi, Sonia
Sama, Claudia
Golfieri, Rita
Renzulli, Matteo
Mastroroberto, Marianna
Pinna, Antonio Daniele
Pianta, Paolo
Maggioli, Caterina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Transcatheter embolization is the mainstay of the therapy of splenic artery aneurysms (SAAs) in patients with portal hypertension.
It is indicated when the SAA diameter reaches 20 mm.
Although endovascular techniques are effective and safe for the treatment of medium-sized SAAs, little is known about their applicability to large-sized SAAs.
Herein, we report a case of giant SAA, which was treated with transcatheter coil embolization.
The case was not considered suitable for surgery because of the presence of severe portal hypertension.
The procedure was complicated by bacterial infection of the coils within the aneurismatic sac, leading to the development of hepatic failure.
A liver transplant was then successfully performed despite the presence of a nonresponsive infection.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mastroroberto, Marianna& Berardi, Sonia& Renzulli, Matteo& Maggioli, Caterina& Pianta, Paolo& Pinna, Antonio Daniele…[et al.]. 2012. Transcatheter Embolization for Giant Splenic Artery Aneurisms : Still an Open Question. Case Reports in Radiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mastroroberto, Marianna…[et al.]. Transcatheter Embolization for Giant Splenic Artery Aneurisms : Still an Open Question. Case Reports in Radiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mastroroberto, Marianna& Berardi, Sonia& Renzulli, Matteo& Maggioli, Caterina& Pianta, Paolo& Pinna, Antonio Daniele…[et al.]. Transcatheter Embolization for Giant Splenic Artery Aneurisms : Still an Open Question. Case Reports in Radiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-488434
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-488434