Hepatic Aneurysm: A Review

Originally described over 220 years ago, the clinical scenario of hepatic aneurysms remains incompletely understood. Moreover, its optimal treatment has yet to be defined. The present paper reviews the literature regarding this pathological state of the abdomen and discusses what is known regarding...

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Published in:The American surgeon 2011-05, Vol.77 (5), p.586-591
Main Authors: HULSBERG, Paul, DE LA GARZA-JORDAN, Julia, JORDAN, Robert, MATUSZ, Petru, TUBBS, R. Shane, LOUKAS, Marios
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aneurysm - epidemiology
Aneurysm - surgery
Aneurysm, Ruptured - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm, Ruptured - mortality
Aneurysm, Ruptured - surgery
Aneurysms
Angiography - methods
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Female
General aspects
Hepatic Artery - diagnostic imaging
Hepatic Artery - pathology
Humans
Male
Medical imaging
Medical sciences
Prognosis
Rare Diseases
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Survival Analysis
Vascular Surgical Procedures - methods
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Originally described over 220 years ago, the clinical scenario of hepatic aneurysms remains incompletely understood. Moreover, its optimal treatment has yet to be defined. The present paper reviews the literature regarding this pathological state of the abdomen and discusses what is known regarding the presentation, diagnosis, and anatomy of hepatic arterial aneurysms.
ISSN:0003-1348
1555-9823
DOI:10.1177/000313481107700518