Abstract
The abdominal viscera blood supply is derived from anterior branches of the abdominal
aorta. Visceral artery aneurysms (VAAs) include aneurysms of the following arteries
and their branches: the celiac artery, the hepatic artery, the splenic artery, the
superior mesenteric artery, the inferior mesenteric artery, the pancreaticoduodenal
artery, and the gastroduodenal artery. Overall VAAs comprise < 2% of all types of
arterial aneurysms. Asymptomatic VAAs are now being encountered more frequently due
to the widespread use of advanced diagnostic abdominal imaging. The incidental finding
of a VAA frequently leaves clinicians with a dilemma as to the best course of management.
The focus of this review is on current treatment options and management guidelines
for both symptomatic and asymptomatic VAAs.
Keywords
abdominal viscera blood supply - visceral artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms - aneurysm
rupture - minimally invasive surgery - endovascular surgery
