Aneurysm of the splenic artery
R. R. Babb
Aneurysm of the splenic artery is found in up to 10% of the elderly.
Usually, the lesion is discovered by change and does not produce symptoms
unless rupture occurs. Although there is general agreement that surgery is
required in symptomatic patients and in women of childbearing age,
controversy persists as to management for the asymptomatic patient. Since
rupture is uncommon, and surgical mortality low, those patients over the
age of 60 can be followed up, and not operated on because of the diagnosis
alone.
