Open AccessSplenic artery aneurysm presenting as a submucosal gastric lesion: A case report
Author(s) -
Jenny Tannoury,
K Honein,
Bassam Abboud
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-5190
DOI - 10.4253/wjge.v8.i14.496
Subject(s) - medicine , hematochezia , splenic artery , surgery , splenic infarction , radiology , epigastric pain , gastroduodenal artery , aneurysm , splenectomy , embolization , artery , colonoscopy , spleen , colorectal cancer , cancer , vomiting
We are reporting the rare case of splenic artery aneurysm of 4 cm of diameter presenting as a sub mucosal lesion on gastro-duodenal endoscopy. This aneurysm was treated by endovascular coil embolization and stent graft implantation. The procedure was uneventful. On day 1, the patient presented an acute severe epigastric pain and cardiovascular arrest. Abdominal computed tomography scan showed an active leak of the intravenous contrast dye in the peritoneum from the splenic aneurysm. We performed an emergent resection of the aneurysm, and peritoneal lavage. Postoperatively, hemorrhagic choc was refractory to large volumes replacement, and intravenous vaso-active drugs. On day 2, he presented massive hematochezia. We performed a total colectomy with splenectomy and cholecystectomy for ischemic colitis, with spleen and gallbladder infarction. Despite vaso-active drugs and aggressive treatment with Factor VIIa, the patient died after uncontrolled disseminated intravascular coagulation.