Gastroduodenal artery aneurysms account for 1.5% and pancreatic and pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysms account for 2% of all splanchnic artery aneurysms. These aneurysms are usually categorized as being either pseudoaneurysms or true aneurysms. It is important to acknowledge their differences regarding…
Mesenteric artery aneurysms are an uncommon disease within the splanchnic circulation. Although a considerable number of case reports and small series exist that describe the relevance and management of these aneurysms, our knowledge on this topic remains somewhat anecdotal. Nevertheless,…
Although uncommon, splanchnic artery aneurysms are being recognized with increasing frequency with the widespread use of advanced imaging techniques. True aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms of the visceral branches of the aorta remain a potential source of significant vascular morbidity and mortality.…
Celiac artery compression syndrome was first described in the 1960s. It is a consequence of extrinsic compression by the median arcuate ligament of the celiac artery and surrounding neural tissues ( Figure 1 ). Several synonyms have been applied to…
Clinical Presentation Splanchnic arterial occlusive disease in children is a very uncommon pathologic entity and a rare cause of intestinal ischemic symptoms. This disease is usually recognized as an incidental finding during studies of hypertensive children having abdominal aortic coarctations…
Focal developmental narrowings of the distal thoracic and abdominal aorta are rare anomalies accounting for less than 2% of all aortic coarctations. Most physicians have limited experience with the management of these unusual lesions. Abdominal aortic coarctations are categorized by…
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Pararenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are an uncommon but important category of aortic disease. Pararenal AAAs are classified as being juxtarenal ( Figure 1 A) or suprarenal ( Figure 1 B) in location. Juxtarenal AAAs extend superiorly to just below…
Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms represent an important but uncommon disease. Certain of these aneurysms are associated with thromboembolic complications causing stroke. Rupture of an aneurysm, especially in the case of a false aneurysm following carotid artery endarterectomy, represents a surgical…
Most patients with carotid artery fibrodysplasia are likely to be asymptomatic, although the number reported without symptoms is small because most reported series are surgical experiences encompassing more advanced disease. Complications of this disease include embolization, dissections, and rupture with…