Abstract
Introduction: Aneurysms of the superior mesenteric branch arteries are rare. The natural history is unknown and there is no consensus on management. We report a case of right colic artery aneurysm rupture. Report: A 70-year-old male presented with a two week history of right flank pain and syncope. On admission he was hypotensive, but responded to fluid resuscitation and was discharged after a two day observation period. He attended his family doctor with bruising in the right groin and abdominal distension. CT confirmed a 2 cm aneurysm arising from a branch of the right colic artery with a large associated haematoma and active extravasation. Discussion: Mesenteric artery aneurysms are rare and often misdiagnosed. Management options include embolisation or open surgery. The mesentery can act to tamponade in some cases resulting in a delayed diagnosis of rupture. Case Report: Delayed Diagnosis of Mesenteric Artery RuptureEJVES ExtraVol. 22Issue 6PreviewAneurysms of the superior mesenteric branch arteries are rare. The natural history is unknown and there is no consensus on management. We report a case of right colic artery aneurysm rupture. Full-Text PDF Open Access
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