The diagnosis and endovascular management of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) branch pseudoaneurysms after appendicectomy

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2012 Jan;46(1):54-7. doi: 10.1177/1538574411425109. Epub 2011 Dec 8.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms arising from the visceral arteries are rare. We present 2 patients who developed pseudoaneurysms arising from branches of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) following laparoscopic appendicectomy. Both cases were successfully treated by endovascular embolization. The diagnosis and management of SMA branch pseudoaneurysms are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy*
  • Appendectomy / adverse effects*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Hematoma / therapy
  • Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Laparoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Male
  • Mesenteric Arteries / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesenteric Arteries / injuries*
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular System Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular System Injuries / etiology
  • Vascular System Injuries / therapy*