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Meyer NS, Ullrich L. Giant splenic artery pseudoaneurysm with arteriovenous fistula: diagnostic challenges and interdisciplinary treatment considerations. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e259035. [PMID: 38991575 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-259035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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We present a compelling case of an elderly male with a complex medical history who presented with sepsis secondary to a urinary tract infection. During admission, changes in his abdominal exam prompted imaging studies, which revealed a grade IV splenic laceration with a giant splenic artery pseudoaneurysm containing a suspected arteriovenous fistula component. Multidisciplinary discussion was had regarding patient management which resulted in the decision to perform an emergent splenectomy. Learning points from this case underscore the crucial role of interdisciplinary collaboration in the treatment of this pathology. Additionally, we discuss the decision-making process to support surgical intervention in the absence of clear guidelines in this exceedingly rare condition.
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- Nathaniel Scott Meyer
- Medical Sciences, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- St Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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Almumtin A, Ouhlous M, Alsharhan M, Ahmed A, Ibrahim IA, Osman I. Delayed presentation of splenic artery pseudoaneurysm: A critical outcome of blunt abdominal trauma; A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2024; 120:109799. [PMID: 38795411 PMCID: PMC11143908 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.109799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/17/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/28/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE Blunt abdominal trauma is one of the most common reasons for emergency department visits, and spleen and splenic vasculature is involved variably in those cases. Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm formation is one complication with potentially devastating consequences. Early detection and management are of paramount importance given its potential fatality. Management includes open repair with or without splenectomy, and endovascular approach. The minimally invasive endovascular treatment offers earlier recovery, preserved splenic function, and positive outcomes. We report a case of delayed presentation of a large splenic artery pseudoaneurysm after blunt abdominal trauma, managed using endovascular intervention. CASE PRESENTATION A 45-year-old male presented 10 days after being involved in a pedestrian accident with blunt abdominal trauma resulting in a large splenic artery pseudoaneurysm. After multidisciplinary discussion, the decision was to take him for endovascular treatment. The patient recovered very well and was discharged two days later and followed up in an outpatient setting. Over a year, he became symptom free, and demonstrated radiological finding of shrinking pseudoaneurysm. CLINICAL DISCUSSION Pseudoaneurysms of visceral arteries are repaired regardless of their size per society of vascular surgery guidelines. Larger ones are at higher risk of rupture and are associated with high mortality. When discovered, treatment plans should be readily discussed, and undertaken. In our case, the patient had a 6.5 cm splenic artery pseudoaneurysm, and a multidisciplinary meeting was conducted and concluded that endovascular treatment would be the best modality to start with, with surgical option as a backup in a hybrid room setting. CONCLUSION Blunt abdominal trauma can present with overt symptoms of internal organ injury; however, some might be missed and need high index of suspicion and therefore further testing and imaging. Splenic artery pseudoaneurysms can expand and rupture in delayed presentation, early detection and management is of paramount importance. Endovascular treatment represents an excellent modality, with minimal invasive nature, faster recovery, and early return to daily activity with preserved splenic function.
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- Ahmed Almumtin
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Reseach Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; King Saud medical city, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- King Saud medical city, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Mirande MH, Souza DLS, Thibodeaux L, Sutphin C. Spontaneous rupture of a mycotic splenic artery pseudoaneurysm secondary to histoplasmosis: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2024; 10:136. [PMID: 38829447 PMCID: PMC11147961 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-024-01920-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A splenic artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare pathology that occurs mainly secondary to pancreatitis, abdominal trauma, peptic ulcers, pancreatic and gastric cancers, and infections. It is best diagnosed using computed tomography angiography and typically treated using endovascular embolization and, in some cases, open or laparoscopic surgery. In this report, we present a case of a ruptured mycotic splenic artery pseudoaneurysm containing Histoplasma capsulatum, which to our knowledge is the first case to report a mycotic splenic artery pseudoaneurysm of this nature. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of a 42-year-old white male with past medical history of Hepatitis C and IV drug abuse who presented to the Emergency Department with a 24-h history of severe diffuse abdominal pain. He was tachycardic and peritonitic on exam. Work-up demonstrated leukocytosis and lactic acidosis. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis with intravenous contrast showed hemoperitoneum and active extravasation of contrast from the splenic artery into the splenic hilum, associated with a surrounding hematoma measuring 5.3 × 5.0 cm, concerning for ruptured splenic artery pseudoaneurysm. The patient was taken emergently for exploratory laparotomy, where a large intraperitoneal hematoma was evacuated. A ruptured splenic artery pseudoaneurysm was identified, isolated, and controlled, followed by completion splenectomy. Final pathology demonstrated a 3.0 × 1.3 × 0.3 cm pseudoaneurysm wall and a 14 × 9.5 × 5.5 cm spleen containing multiple necrotizing granulomata positive for the presence of Histoplasmosis species. The patient recovered appropriately and was discharged on post-operative day five. CONCLUSIONS This case demonstrates a successful approach to a ruptured mycotic splenic artery pseudoaneurysm resulting in a positive outcome. It is a unique case as it highlights, to our knowledge, the first report of splenic artery aneurysm secondary to Histoplasma capsulatum infection. This report helps further the understanding of the pathophysiology as well as the natural history of mycotic splenic pseudoaneurysms.
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- Mitchell H Mirande
- Department of Surgery, TriHealth, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, TriHealth, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, TriHealth, Bethesda North Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, TriHealth, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Patel RK, Chandel K, Tripathy T, Panigrahi MK, Behera S, Nayak HK, Pattnaik B, Dutta T, Gupta S, Patidar Y, Mukund A. Role of Interventional Radiology (IR) in vascular emergencies among cirrhotic patients. Emerg Radiol 2024; 31:83-96. [PMID: 37978126 DOI: 10.1007/s10140-023-02184-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Gastrointestinal hemorrhage remains one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality among patients with liver cirrhosis. Mostly, these patients bleed from the gastroesophageal varices. However, nonvariceal bleeding is also more likely to occur in these patients. Because of frequent co-existing coagulopathy, cirrhotics are more prone to bleed from a minor vascular injury while performing percutaneous interventions. Ultrasound-guided bedside vascular access is an essential procedure in liver critical care units. Transjugular portosystemic shunts (TIPS) with/without variceal embolization is a life-saving measure in patients with refractory variceal bleeding. Whenever feasible, balloon-assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) is an alternative to TIPS in managing gastric variceal bleeding, but without a risk of hepatic encephalopathy. In cases of failed or unfeasible endotherapy, transarterial embolization using various embolic agents remains the cornerstone therapy in patients with nonvariceal bleeding such as ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma, gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding, and procedure-related hemorrhagic complications. Among various embolic agents, N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) enables better vascular occlusion in cirrhotics, even in coagulopathy, making it a more suitable embolic agent in an expert hand. This article briefly entails the different interventional radiological procedures in vascular emergencies among patients with liver cirrhosis.
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- Ranjan Kumar Patel
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, 751019
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, 751019
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, 751019
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, 751019
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- Department of General Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, 751019
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- Department of Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, 751019
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, 751019
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, 751019
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- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, India, 751019
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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Pratesi C, Esposito D, Martini R, Novali C, Zaninelli A, Annese AL, Baggi P, Bellosta R, Bianchini Massoni C, Bonardelli S, Carriero S, Cervelli R, Chisci E, Cioni R, Corvino F, DE Cobelli F, Fanelli F, Fargion AT, Femia M, Freyrie A, Gaggiano A, Gallitto E, Gennai S, Giampalma E, Giurazza F, Grego F, Guazzarotti G, Ierardi AM, Kahlberg AL, Mascia D, Mezzetto L, Michelagnoli S, Nardelli F, Niola R, Lenti M, Perrone O, Piacentino F, Piffaretti G, Pulli R, Puntel G, Puppini G, Rossato D, Rossi M, Silingardi R, Sirignano P, Squizzato F, Tipaldi MA, Venturini M, Veraldi GF, Vizzuso A, Allievi S, Attisani L, Fino G, Ghirardini F, Manzo P, Migliari M, Steidler S, Miele V, Taurino M, Orso M, Cariati M. Guidelines on the diagnosis, treatment and management of visceral and renal arteries aneurysms: a joint assessment by the Italian Societies of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (SICVE) and Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM). THE JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2024; 65:49-63. [PMID: 38037721 DOI: 10.23736/s0021-9509.23.12809-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The objective of these Guidelines is to provide recommendations for the classification, indication, treatment and management of patients suffering from aneurysmal pathology of the visceral and renal arteries. The methodology applied was the GRADE-SIGN version, and followed the instructions of the AGREE quality of reporting checklist. Clinical questions, structured according to the PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome) model, were formulated, and systematic literature reviews were carried out according to them. Selected articles were evaluated through specific methodological checklists. Considered Judgments were compiled for each clinical question in which the characteristics of the body of available evidence were evaluated in order to establish recommendations. Overall, 79 clinical practice recommendations were proposed. Indications for treatment and therapeutic options were discussed for each arterial district, as well as follow-up and medical management, in both candidate patients for conservative therapy and patients who underwent treatment. The recommendations provided by these guidelines simplify and improve decision-making processes and diagnostic-therapeutic pathways of patients with visceral and renal arteries aneurysms. Their widespread use is recommended.
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- Carlo Pratesi
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy -
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- Department of Angiology, San Martino Hospital, Belluno, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, GVM Maria Pia Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, ASST Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, A.O.U. Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, S. Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, A.O.U. Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, AORN Cardarelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Umberto I Mauriziano Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Baggiovara Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, Forlì, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, AORN Cardarelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, AORN Cardarelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, A.O.U. Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Circolo Hospital, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Circolo Hospital, Varese, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Morgagni-Pierantoni Hospital, Forlì, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Fondazione Poliambulanza, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, S. Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Umberto I Mauriziano Hospital, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Baggiovara Hospital, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell'Umbria e delle Marche, Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy
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BERTAGNA G, TROISI N, TORRI L, CANOVARO F, TOMEI F, ADAMI D, CIONI R, PERRONE O, BERCHIOLLI R. Comparative analysis of different endovascular modalities to treat splenic artery aneurysms. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY 2023. [DOI: 10.23736/s1824-4777.22.01569-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Lamparski K, Procyk G, Bartnik K, Korzeniowski K, Maciąg R, Matsibora V, Sajdek M, Dryjańska A, Wnuk E, Rosiak G, Maj E, Januszewicz M, Gąsecka A, Ostrowski T, Kaszczewski P, Gałązka Z, Wojtaszek M. Can Color Doppler Ultrasound Be Effectively Used as the Follow-Up Modality in Patients Undergoing Splenic Artery Aneurysm Embolization? A Correlational Study between Doppler Ultrasound, Magnetic Resonance Angiography and Digital Subtraction Angiography. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12030792. [PMID: 36769441 PMCID: PMC9917602 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12030792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Splenic artery aneurysm (SAAs) rupture is associated with a high mortality rate. Regular surveillance with imaging before and after intervention is crucial to guide best evidence treatment. The following study aimed to determine the efficacy of color Doppler ultrasound imaging (DUS) compared to digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) as a follow-up modality after selective coil embolization of true SAAs. We analyzed data from 20 patients, 15 females (48.1 ± 16.1 years) undergoing selective SAA coil embolization using detachable fibered embolization coils. Imaging using DUS, MRA, and DSA was performed 3 months after the initial embolization or the consequent re-embolization procedure. Primary clinical success, defined as Class I aneurysm occlusion, on 3-month follow-up was seen in 16 (80.0%) patients. DUS had a sensitivity of 94.4% and a specificity of 42.9% when compared to DSA and 92.3% and 30%, respectively, when compared to MRA in identifying Class I aneurysm occlusion. The positive predictive value (PPV) of DUS in identifying the need for re-embolization was 75.0%, while the NPV of DUS in these terms was 90.5%. DUS showed a high sensitivity in detecting aneurysm occlusion and clinical success, simultaneously exhibiting poor specificity. Still, with caution, this follow-up modality could be used for monitoring select low-risk patients after selective embolization of SAAs. DUS could provide a higher cost-to-benefit ratio, enabling more systematic post-procedural follow-up, as it is far more commonly used compared to MRA and non-invasive compared to DSA.
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- Krzysztof Lamparski
- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-606-607-512
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- 1st Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 1st Chair and Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrine and Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrine and Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of General, Endocrine and Vascular Surgery, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
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- 2nd Department of Clinical Radiology, Medical University of Warsaw, Banacha 1a, 02-097 Warsaw, Poland
- Everlight Radiology, 350 Euston Rd, London NW1 3AX, UK
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Orel YH, Orel HY, Khorkavyi YZ, Slabyy OM. Features of Surgical Treatment of Patients with Splenic Artery Aneurysms (Case Report and Literature Review). UKRAINIAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.30702/ujcvs/22.30(04)/oo055-8893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Despite the insigniϐicant prevalence, aneurysms of the splenicartery take a dominant share among all visceral aneurysms with a predominance of morbidity in women of childbearing age. Taking into account the mostly asymptomatic course and the high risk of mortality due to its rupture, timely diagnosis and correct treatment strategy remain extremely important. Questions regarding the choice of surgical treatment tactics for patients with this pathology remain debatable.
The aim. Demonstration of a clinical case, improvement of diagnosis andsurgical treatment of patients with splenic artery aneurysms.
Clinical case. Female patient G., 32 years old, with complaints of periodic pain in the left hypochondrium, signs of portal hypertension against the background of cavernous transformationof the portal vein, history of recurrent bleeding from the esophageal veins, hypersplenism admitted with a pre-diagnosed aneurysm of the splenic artery of giant dimensions (diameter 8x5 cm). The patient was qualified for open surgery and aneurysm resection with splenectomy and spleen autotransplantation by N. Roth. The postoperative period was complicated by the occurrence of reactive pancreatitis on day 7, which was successfully treated conservatively. In the future, the course was unremarkable. The remote follow-up lasted two years, and no recurrence of the aneurysm was detected. The performed immunogram showed normal results.
Conclusion. The timely diagnosis makes it possible to establish the correct diagnosis, justify the treatment tactics and prevent fatal complications. Open surgical intervention in somecases remains the method of choice in the treatment of this pathology. Autotransplantation of the spleen has shown good long-term results and can be performed in patients of this category for the prevention of immunodeficiency states.
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Smith SA, Auld M, Ogg M, Chandrasegaram MD. Open splenic artery aneurysm repair in a patient with previous laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e250082. [PMID: 36423939 PMCID: PMC9693678 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-250082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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We present the case of a female patient in her 40s who underwent a splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) repair following a previous laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (SG). We aim to discuss the management approach to SAAs and considerations in the setting of previous bariatric surgery.The patient consented to this case report. We include preoperative and postoperative radiological images and intraoperative images.While pseudoaneurysms following bariatric surgery have been reported, we present a case of a likely true SAA following SG. Our experience may assist others who come across similar cases in the future.
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- Sonya Ann Smith
- General Surgery, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia
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- General Surgery, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia
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- Vascular Surgery, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia
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- General Surgery, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia
- Northside Clinical School, School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Sivakumar K, Mohanty S. Multimodal Imaging of an Atherosclerotic Splenic Artery Aneurysm Enables Endovascular Treatment of a Potentially Lethal Entity. JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN ACADEMY OF ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY & CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jiae.jiae_49_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Silvestri V, Pontecorvi E, Filotico M, Coppola A, Lauria F, Bracale U, Corcione F. Laparoscopic splenic artery aneurysmectomy with ICG guided partial splenectomy: alternative approach. MINIM INVASIV THER 2021; 31:810-814. [PMID: 34694196 DOI: 10.1080/13645706.2021.1994420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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We herein report the case of a voluminous splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) diagnosed in a 48 year-old Caucasian male patient. After endovascular treatment failure, considering the volumetric aneurysm increase and recurrent symptoms, a laparoscopic splenic artery aneurysmectomy with partial splenectomy guided by indocyanine green fluorescence (ICG) was performed. This conservative strategy leads to save a spleen volume of about 10 cm3 to avoid postsplenectomy thrombocytosis and infections, potential immunodeficiency and overwhelming postsplenectomy infection syndrome (OPSS) and to preserve pancreatic vascularization preventing distal pancreas injuries.
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- Vania Silvestri
- Department of General and Oncological Minimally Invasive Surgery, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncological Minimally Invasive Surgery, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncological Minimally Invasive Surgery, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncological Minimally Invasive Surgery, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncological Minimally Invasive Surgery, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncological Minimally Invasive Surgery, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of General and Oncological Minimally Invasive Surgery, University Federico II of Naples, Naples, Italy
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Surgical management of splenic artery aneurysm. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 69:102712. [PMID: 34429963 PMCID: PMC8365317 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2021] [Revised: 08/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Splenic artery aneurysms are a rare arterial disease. They are considered as the most common visceral artery aneurysms and found mostly in multiparous women and patients with portal hypertension. Case presentation We present a case of an unruptured SAA of the hilum in a 58-year-old woman, with vague abdominal pain, treated by open splenectomy. Discussion Splenic artery aneurysms are often difficult to diagnose due to their vague or asymptomatic forms. However, they present a high risk of rupture that may cause fatal hemorrhage and death. Symptomatic artery aneurysms or SAA, larger than 20 mm and aneurysms in pregnant or in women of childbearing age are indications for surgery because of the increased risk of rupture in these patients’ groups. As known generally, the treatment of SAA has been surgical ligation of the splenic artery, ligation of the aneurysm or aneurysmectomy with or without splenectomy, depending on the aneurysm location. There are other percutaneous interventional procedures. Conclusion A multidisciplinary discussion is an important step in choosing the optimal treatment for visceral aneurysms. Surgical approaches should take place especially in cases where splenic perfusion is seriously threatened. Splenic artery aneurysms are a rare arterial disease, They are often difficult to diagnose due to their vague or asymptomatic forms. Their Management depends on their size, location, and presenting symptoms. Conventional surgery has not lost of its efficiency and indications, especially in hemodynamic emergencies, unexperienced surgeons or surgical history of laparotomy.
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Wang T, Wang J, Zhao J, Yuan D, Huang B. Endovascular Treatment of Aberrant Splenic Artery Aneurysm Presenting With Painless Progressive Jaundice: A Case Report and Literature Review. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2021; 55:756-760. [PMID: 33759651 DOI: 10.1177/15385744211005296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Splenic artery (SA) originating from the superior mesenteric artery is a rare condition, and aneurysms in relation to this aberrant SA are even rarer. We reported the case of a 67-year-old female who presented with painless progressive jaundice for 2 months accompanied by thrombocytopenia and liver dysfunction. The computed tomographic angiography (CTA) showed an aberrant SAA located behind the pancreatic head along with the dilation of common bile duct. Stent-graft deployment in SMA and coil embolization of the aneurysm were performed. Her liver dysfunction and thrombocytopenia improved postoperatively. CTA at 2-year follow-up showed patency of stent-graft and SMA and the shrinkage of the excluded aneurysm sac. Considering the particular location of the aneurysm, painless progressive jaundice can be the initial symptom for the aberrant SAAs. This combined endovascular technique completely excluded the aneurysm and was beneficial for treating secondary liver dysfunction and thrombocytopenia.
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- Tiehao Wang
- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People's Republic of China
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SOFT TISSUES GUNSHOT DEFECTS ULTRASOUND INVESTIGATION USE IN RECONSTRUCTIVE-RESTORATIVE SURGERY. WORLD OF MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.26724/2079-8334-2021-3-77-169-174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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