Successful Management of a Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm by Ligation: A Case Report
Suvit Sriussadaporn MD*, Supparerk Prichayudh MD*, Sukanya Sriussadaporn MD*, Kritaya Kritayakirana MD*, Rattaplee Pak-art MD*
Affiliation : * Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine,Chulalongkorn University
Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm (SMAA) is a rare entity. Management varies from simple liga- tion with or without revascularization to endovascular placement of a covered stent graft. The authors report a case of SMAA who presented with retroperitoneal hemorrhage. Diagnosis was made from abdominal com- puted tomography and angiography. The cause of SMAA was not definitely identified but infective origin was highly suspicious. The patient underwent successful treatment with ligation of the superior mesenteric artery proximal and distal to the SMAA.
Keywords : Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm, Aneurysm ligation
