Aneurysm of the Splenic Artery

Abstract

Eleven cases of splenic artery aneurysm are reported from the records of the Rhode Island Hospital. Four of these patients have had surgery directly for this lesion with relief of abdominal symptoms. The pathogenetic factor in all cases reviewed was arteriosclerosis regardless of patient's age. Gastrointestinal series x-ray and arteriography are helpful in diagnosis and surgery is encouraged in all symptomatic patients below 60 years, particularly in women of child-bearing age.