Aneurysms of the splenic artery in patients with liver transplantation

Splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) are not uncommon in patients with hepatic transplant (HT). Three in 150 transplanted patients in our institutions were diagnosed with SAA and two of them had a spontaneous rupture. In two patients embolization with interventionist radiology was performed with excellent...

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Published in:	Revista clínica espanõla Vol. 196; no. 3; p. 171
Main Authors:	Jiménez Almonacid, P, Calleja Kempin, J, Echenagusia Belda, A, Clemente Ricote, G, Valentín Gamazo, C, Valdecantos Montes, E, Martín Cavanna, J, Camúñez Alonso, F, Bañares Cañizares, R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-03-1996
Subjects:	Adult Aneurysm - etiology Aneurysm - therapy Angiography Embolization, Therapeutic Humans Liver Transplantation - adverse effects Male Middle Aged Splenic Artery
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Summary:	Splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) are not uncommon in patients with hepatic transplant (HT). Three in 150 transplanted patients in our institutions were diagnosed with SAA and two of them had a spontaneous rupture. In two patients embolization with interventionist radiology was performed with excellent results. SAA should be investigated before and after HT and be treated with embolization as soon as possible because of the high risk of rupture.
ISSN:	0014-2565