Aberrant splenic artery complicated by aneurysm during pregnancy

The aberrant splenic artery is an uncommon anomaly. It may become a challenging problem when it is associated with an aneurysm diagnosed during pregnancy. Our experience with a patient who underwent two interventions, each performed in the postpartum period without incident, highlights the need to e...

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Published in:	Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques Vol. 4; no. 2; pp. 119 - 121
Main Authors:	Montoya, Melissa, Gaddis, Bradley, Leoce, Brian M., Dardik, Herbert, Bernik, Thomas R.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-06-2018 Elsevier
Subjects:	Case report
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Summary:	The aberrant splenic artery is an uncommon anomaly. It may become a challenging problem when it is associated with an aneurysm diagnosed during pregnancy. Our experience with a patient who underwent two interventions, each performed in the postpartum period without incident, highlights the need to employ techniques that ensure aneurysm closure and thus avoid recurrence and need for repetitive procedures.
ISSN:	2468-4287 2468-4287
DOI:	10.1016/j.jvscit.2018.01.004