Laparoscopic ligation of celiac trunk and splenic artery aneurysms with function preservation

Minim Invasive Ther Allied Technol. 2017 Feb;26(1):56-59. doi: 10.1080/13645706.2016.1223696. Epub 2016 Sep 6.

Abstract

Celiac trunk aneurysms (CTAs) are rare and usually asymptomatic. Although most of these aneurysms can be treated with percutaneous embolization, some uncommon locations of the aneurysm may make this approach impossible. We report a patient with a celiac trunk aneurysm (CTA) and a proximal splenic artery aneurysm (SAA). Due to the size and location of these two aneurysms, after multidisciplinary discussion, endovascular management was considered inappropriate and they were treated by laparoscopic ligation of the two aneurysms and revascularization. This procedure offers good postoperative recovery with good preservation of the visceral function. Some collateral vessels in the viscera were obvious on postoperative day 7.

Keywords: Laparoscopic; celiac trunk aneurysm; ligation; splenic artery aneurysm; visceral function.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Celiac Artery / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Ligation / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Splenic Artery / surgery*