SUPERIOR MESENTERIC-ARTERY BRANCH ANEURYSMS

  • 1 January 1980
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 88  (5) , 625-630
Abstract
A large, jejunal branch aneurysm is presented along with a review of 39 other [human] cases of superior mesenteric artery branch aneurysms. Current theories of etiology, including atherosclerosis, arterial dysplasia, necrotizing arteritis and infection, are discussed. Common modes of presentation, pain, intra-abdominal hemorrhage and gastrointestinal bleeding, are reviewed. Arteriography in diagnosis and management of branch aneurysms is emphasized.

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