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Treatment of splenic artery aneurysm with polytetrafluoroethylene‐covered stent
Author(s) -
Aslam Mohammad Shakil,
Shalev Yoseph
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
catheterization and cardiovascular interventions
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.988
H-Index - 116
eISSN - 1522-726X
pISSN - 1522-1946
DOI - 10.1002/ccd.22464
Subject(s) - medicine , polytetrafluoroethylene , covered stent , stent , aneurysm , splenic artery aneurysm , balloon , surgery , radiology , splenic artery , artery , materials science , metallurgy
Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is a rare condition, mostly treated with surgery. Usually an incidental finding, prevalence varies from 0.04 to 0.10%. If left untreated, SAA carries a high risk of rupture and high mortality. We describe a 53‐year‐old male patient with SAA, where a balloon‐expandable, polytetrafluoroethylene‐covered stent was used for treatment. The stent remains patent without any leakage after 2 years. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.