Rupture of an Aneurysm of a Small Branch of the Superior Mesenteric Artery: A Case Report

Arer I. M., Gedikoglu M., Yabanoglu H., Noyan M. T.

POLISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, vol.81, pp.354-356, 2016 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 81
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.12659/pjr.896092
  • Journal Name: POLISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.354-356
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm (SMAA) is an uncommon vascular disorder. Complications such as rupture have been reported. Once complication has been encountered both surgical and endovascular treatment techniques can be considered.