Visceral Aneurysm Embolization

Endovascular treatment of visceral artery aneurysm (splenic, renal, hepatic, mesenteric) to prevent rupture.

Arterial Endovascular Surgery

Visceral Aneurysm Embolization

Synonyms : endovascular visceral aneurysm treatment, splenic aneurysm embolization

Background

Visceral artery aneurysms, though rare, carry hemorrhagic rupture risk. Treatment is recommended beyond 2 cm or when symptomatic.

Benefits

Minimally invasive organ-preserving treatment, surgery alternative.

Procedure

A catheter is guided to the aneurysm. Depending on morphology, coils, covered stent or glue are used to exclude the aneurysm from blood flow. Duration: 1-3 hours.

Risks

Downstream organ ischemia, intraoperative rupture, restenosis.

Recovery

1-2 night hospitalization. Follow-up CT at 1-3 months then annually.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Hospital stay: 1 to 2 nights.