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. 2008 Jun;6(3):261-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2007.08.002. Epub 2007 Aug 17.

Splenic artery aneurysms in pregnancy--a systematic review

Umar Sadat  1 , Osman Dar, Stewart Walsh, Kevin Varty
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Splenic artery aneurysms in pregnancy--a systematic review

Umar Sadat et al. Int J Surg. 2008 Jun.
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Abstract

Visceral artery aneurysm is an uncommon pathology, with a potential for rupture. Splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) are most commonly (60%) associated with a high mortality rate of 25% in case of aneurysm rupture. This increases disproportionately to 75% among pregnant women with fetal mortality of 95%. Although this is a rare event, because of the associated catastrophic consequences, prompt management of splenic artery aneurysms (SAA) is of prime importance. This systematic review provides up-to-date information about the management of splenic artery aneurysms in pregnancy.

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