Surgical treatment of aneurysms of unpaired visceral branches of the abdominal aorta

Aneurysms of unpaired visceral branches of the abdominal aorta are rare diseases but they are dangerous for life. Russian Research Center of Surgery RAMS has an experience of diagnosis and surgical treatment of 23 patients with aneurysms of the celiac trunk (2), superior mesenteric artery (4), inferior mesenteric artery (1), hepatic artery (4), splenic artery (7), gastroduodenal artery (2), inferior pancreatoduodenal artery (1), multiple aneurysms of celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery (2). 21 of 23 patients were operated. 20 patients were discharged with complete recovery. 1 (4.8%) patient died due to gastroduodenal bleeding 4 months after surgery. The results show that patients with aneurysms of unpaired visceral branches of abdominal aorta require surgical treatment.