An extremely rare case of congenitally absent superior mesenteric artery and polysplenia undergoing aneurysmectomy for superior mesenteric artery aneurysm

We herein reported an extremely rare adult case with a congenitally absent superior mesenteric artery associated with polysplenia, who successfully underwent aneurysmectomy and revascularization for superior mesenteric artery aneurysm. To investigate the major splanchnic arteries before a laparotomy...

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Published in:Annals of Vascular Surgery - Brief Reports and Innovations
Main Authors: Yoichi Kawahira, Takashi Shibuya, Akira Tomokuni, Yukitoshi Shirakawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-03-01
Subjects:
Congenitally absent superior mesenteric artery
Polysplenia
Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm
Aneurysmectomy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772687823000077
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Summary:We herein reported an extremely rare adult case with a congenitally absent superior mesenteric artery associated with polysplenia, who successfully underwent aneurysmectomy and revascularization for superior mesenteric artery aneurysm. To investigate the major splanchnic arteries before a laparotomy in polysplenia patients might be needed to prevent rare but life-threatening complications.
ISSN:2772-6878

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