Salvage Surgeries for Splanchnic Artery Aneurysms after Failed Endovascular Therapies: Cases Series

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However, after failed endovascular therapies or giant aneurysms with mass effects, appropriate management for splanchnic aneurysms remained inconclusive. Method A retrospective review was performed for consecutive patients (from 2019 to 2021) who underwent salvage surgeries following failed endovascular therapies for splanchnic artery aneurysms. Salvage operations included total aneurysmectomy with end-to-end vascular reconstruction and partial aneurysmectomy with directly closing bleeders from the intraluminal space of the aneurysms. Result Four patients received salvage surgeries for three false aneurysms of the celiac or superior mesenteric arteries and a true aneurysm of the common hepatic artery. The causes of failed endovascular therapies included coil migration, insufficient space for safely deploying the endovascular stent or persistent mass effect from the thrombosed giant aneurysm. Mean hospital stay was five days (range, 3-7 days), with 0% of morbidity and mortality rate and 100% of symptoms improvement. During the follow-up period (mean, 8.75 months; range, 4-15 months), one patient suffered a small residual asymptomatic celiac artery aneurysm (8 mm in diameter) and was treated conservatively due to underlying liver cirrhosis. Conclusion Surgical management is a feasible, effective, and safe alternative for splanchnic aneurysms undergoing failed endovascular therapies. salvage surgery failed endovascular therapy giant aneurysm mass effect jaundice surgery Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Introduction Splanchnic arterial aneurysms are rare but can be a potentially lethal disease. The incidence of splanchnic arterial aneurysms is estimated to be 0.1–2% ( 1 , 2 ). Approximately 25% of splanchnic arterial aneurysms initially presented as rupture, and the mortality rate after rupture is more than 10%, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and adequate management ( 2 – 5 ). Splanchnic aneurysms include true aneurysms with all three layers of the vascular wall and false aneurysms lined by adventitia or perivascular tissue ( 3 ). True and false splanchnic aneurysms differ in pathophysiology (i.e., arteriosclerosis/ autoimmune disease/ collagen vascular disease vs. trauma/ infection/ inflammation), and risk of spontaneous rupture (i.e., occurring mostly while diameter > 2cm vs. occurring regardless of size) ( 2 , 3 , 6 ). However, gastroduodenal artery (GDA), superior mesenteric artery (SMA), and pancreaticoduodenal artery (PDA) true aneurysms differ from other splanchnic true aneurysms (e.g., splenic arterial aneurysm) by a higher risk of ruptured aneurysm regardless of its size ( 5 ). Similarly, a false splanchnic aneurysm has a significant risk of spontaneous rupture irrespective of its size ( 5 , 7 ). Thus, selected true splanchnic aneurysms (e.g., any GDA, SMA, PDA aneurysms, aneurysm >2cm, or symptomatic aneurysms) and false aneurysms may warrant timely and appropriate intervention to avoid aneurysm rupture ( 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 ). Previous studies reported that their strategies for treating splanchnic aneurysms varied depending on the anatomical location, size, pathophysiological processes, collateral flow, true or false aneurysm, ruptured or intact aneurysms, and hemodynamic status ( 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 , 8 ). Because of minimally invasive characteristics, percutaneous endovascular therapy has become the first treatment modality for splanchnic aneurysms; however, around 10% of cases underwent failed endovascular therapy due to incomplete exclusion of aneurysm or difficulty in catheterization ( 6 ). Tortuous parent vessels, irregularity of the aneurysm, and inadequate proximal or distal landing zone also predispose failed endovascular therapy in splanchnic aneurysms ( 2 ). Surgical intervention is the previously definitive and currently alternative treatment for splanchnic aneurysms with higher morbidity, comparable mortality but less reintervention rate than endovascular therapies ( 1 , 9 , 10 ). However, most previous studies did not comprehensively describe surgical details (i.e., when and how to choose either aneurysmectomy with end-to-end vascular reconstruction or directly repairing defect of the vascular wall) or the prognosis of mass effect caused by a thrombosed large aneurysm. The unique anatomic position of the splanchnic aneurysm makes us have to take special consideration for its management. For example, a larger-sized splanchnic aneurysm may cause compression effects such as pancreatitis, obstructive jaundice, or intestinal obstruction ( 11 – 13 ). Nonetheless, mass effects caused by aneurysms were less discussed before. In addition, tortuous vascular anatomy makes endovascular therapy for splanchnic aneurysms challenging and unexpectedly risky (e.g., non-target organ ischemia). Most studies concerning splanchnic aneurysms were published from the perspectives of interventional radiologists, cardiovascular physicians, or surgeons. Hence, from the general surgeon's perspective, we would like to share our successful experience managing splanchnic aneurysms, particularly for giant aneurysms and aneurysms undergoing failed endovascular therapy. Herein, we present four splanchnic aneurysms (i.e., celiac artery aneurysm, common hepatic artery aneurysm, superior mesenteric artery branch aneurysm, and dorsal pancreatic artery aneurysm) with different sizes, locations, etiologies, symptoms, and corresponding treatments. We also proposed a decision-making flowchart (Figure 5 ) according to the pathophysiology (i.e., true or false) and mass effect to achieve a tailored integrated therapy for the splanchnic aneurysms. Methods Between 2019 and 2021, we consecutively enrolled patients who received surgical salvages after failed endovascular therapies for splanchnic arterial aneurysms in a tertiary university hospital (China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan). The splanchnic aneurysms were mainly diagnosed by computed tomography (CT). Corresponding CT reports included its location, size, neck length, signs of rupture, and the existence of feeding arteries. Perioperative data and interventions were collected after retrospectively reviewing medical records. Preoperative data contained symptoms, comorbidity, risk factors, and anatomical characteristics of the aneurysms and the causes of failed endovascular therapies; perioperative variables included surgical details for vascular repair or reconstruction; post-operative data included the surgery-related complications and clinical outcomes of the aneurysms. The ethical issues of this study had been reviewed and approved by the institutional review board (IRB) at China Medical University Hospital (IRB no.: CMUH110-REC1-182). Salvage Surgical Technique If the aneurysm is located outside the parenchyma of solid organs, we will try to control the aneurysm's proximal and distal vascular end first, followed by aneurysmectomy and end-to-end anastomosis. Nevertheless, when encountering a hostile abdomen (e.g., false aneurysms secondary to chronic pancreatitis), we perform partial aneurysmectomy and close the orifice of feeding vessels from the intraluminal space of the aneurysm. After the surgical and anesthetic team are well prepared for bleeding control and rapid blood transfusion, we incise the aneurysm, compress the major bleeder by the fingertips, and immediately seal the orifice from the intraluminal space with polypropylene suturing. In the saccular aneurysm, we would suture carefully to avoid suturing the opposite vascular wall so that the patency of the lumen can still be maintained. In the fusiform aneurysm, we can seal the two bleeders from intraluminal space after opening the aneurysm without compromising organ perfusion due to abundant collateral circulation in the splanchnic vascular system. However, in some nonexpendable vessels (e.g., SMA trunk, proper hepatic artery), aneurysmectomy with the restoration of blood flow by vascular reconstruction is still needed. The thrombosed hematoma will be evacuated, and an omentum patch will pack the dead space within the aneurysm to avoid infected fluid accumulation. If the aneurysm is embedded within the pancreas region, the edge of the aneurysm wall will be secured by running suturing to avoid pancreas juice leakage. Results Out of four patients, two males and two females mean 61.3 years (47-74 years). Three out of four lesions were false aneurysms of the celiac artery, superior mesenteric artery, and dorsal pancreatic artery, respectively. One case was a true aneurysm of a common hepatic artery involving trifurcation of the gastroduodenal artery, proper hepatic artery, and common hepatic artery. The mean diameter of the aneurysms was 77.5 mm (range, 30-160 mm). Three patients (75%) presented with abdominal fullness, or along with jaundice or abdominal pain additionally. In the asymptomatic patient, the lesion was detected by sonography incidentally while surveying Lipitor-related hepatitis. (Table 1 ) Table 1 Patients’ characteristics. Case 1 2 3 4 Age 47 59 65 74 Gender Male Female Male Female TRUE Or FALSE aneurysm FALSE TRUE FALSE FALSE Etiology Chronic pancreatitis Undetermined Chronic pancreatitis Undetermined Initial presentation Abdominal fullness Asymptomatic Jaundice & Abdominal fullness Abdominal pain & fullness Location (artery) Celiac Common hepatic Superior mesenteric Dorsal pancreatic Size (mm) 60*60 30*30 60*60 160*140 Causes of failed endovascular therapy - Tortuous vessels - Insufficient landing zone - Tortuous vessels - Risk of occluding the right hepatic artery after deploying stent - Coils migration - Risk of losing nearby SMA branches after deploying stent - Coils migration -Persistent mass effect Surgical therapy Partial aneurysmectomy with direct repair Aneurysmectomy with end-to-end anastomosis Partial aneurysmectomy with direct repair Partial aneurysmectomy with direct repair Outcome Partial resolution with residual false aneurysm 8*8mm Complete resolution Complete resolution Complete resolution Follow-up (months) 12 15 4 4 After failed endovascular therapies, all four cases underwent salvage operations to treat their true/false aneurysms of different locations. Two patients received coil embolization but failed due to coil migration. The other two patients failed endovascular trials due to the tortuous vascular anatomy, an insufficient landing zone, and an increased risk of occluding the nearby arteries if deploying the stent. As for the types of open surgery, only one patient underwent complete aneurysmectomy with end-to-end anastomosis for the true aneurysm at the trifurcation of common hepatic artery/ proper hepatic artery/ gastroduodenal artery. The other three patients of false aneurysms underwent partial aneurysmectomy with a direct repair. The average hospital stay length was five days (3-7 days), with 0% of surgery-related morbidity and mortality. In a median follow-up of 8.75 months (range, 4-15 months), 75% (3/4) of patients did not have recurrent aneurysms, but only one case has partial resolution with asymptomatic remaining false aneurysm (8mm in diameter). He was treated conservatively due to the severe underlying comorbidity (alcoholic liver cirrhosis, child B), and the patient's initial abdominal fullness indeed improved after the surgical salvage. The re-intervention rate was 0%. Case Presentation Case1- Celiac artery false aneurysm A 47-year-old man with underlying alcoholism-related liver cirrhosis and chronic pancreatitis presented abdominal fullness for one week. The biochemical tests showed mildly increased liver enzyme (aspartate aminotransferase 102 U/L, total bilirubin 28.91 μmol/L, direct bilirubin 16.08 μmol/L). Abdominal CT demonstrated a celiac artery false aneurysm. (Figure 1A). Angiography showed a false aneurysm 6 cm in diameter arising from the bifurcation of the celiac artery. (Figure 1B). He underwent a failed endovascular trial because of tortuous vascular anatomy and insufficient landing zone for stent deployment. Then, we offered salvage laparotomy for partial aneurysmectomy and directly repairing the neck of the false aneurysm (Figure 1C,1D). After six months, abdominal CT showed a remaining small false aneurysm around 8 mm in diameter (Figure 1E). Considering underlying cirrhosis with liver decompensation, he chose conservative treatment by well-controlling blood pressure, and the aneurysm did not change its size anymore for the post-operative nine months. Case2- Common hepatic artery true aneurysm A 59-year-old woman with underlying type I Diabetes Mellitus and dyslipidemia was accidentally diagnosed with a pancreatic head mass lesion by abdominal sonography while surveying Lipitor- related hepatitis. Endoscopic ultrasonography showed an aneurysm 3cm in diameter connecting with the common hepatic artery (Figure 2A). The CT scan and CT angiography revealed an aneurysm located between the trifurcation of the common hepatic artery, proper hepatic artery, and GDA (Figure 2B and 2C). Endovascular therapy failed because of the tortuous vascular anatomy and the risk of occluding the right hepatic artery after deploying the stent. Thus, we offered open surgery to resect the aneurysm and perform an end-to-end anastomosis between the common hepatic artery and the common orifice of the proper hepatic artery and GDA (Fig. 2D, 2E). No more recurrent aneurysm was observed in a 15-month follow-up. Case3- Superior mesenteric artery false aneurysm A 65-year-old man with underlying alcohol-related chronic pancreatitis presented jaundice for two weeks. Laboratory data showed obstructive jaundice (total bilirubin 196.35 μmol/L, direct bilirubin 125.71 μmol/L, alkaline phosphatase 454 IU/L, γ- Glutamyltransferase 645 IU/L, lipase 2009 U/L). Abdominal sonography revealed a peri-pancreatic aneurysm with a “ ying-yang” sign (Figure 3A). Abdominal CT showed a 6-cm pseudoaneurysm at the pancreatic head compressing the distal common bile duct with a dilated extra-hepatic biliary tract and a distended gallbladder (Figure 3B). Coil angioembolization failed due to coils migration (Figure 3C). An endovascular stent cannot be applied due to the risk of losing the nearby SMA branches. Thus, we offered a salvage operation by ligating the proximal feeding vessel from SMA, partial aneurysmectomy, and sealing the orifice of the distal feeding vessels from the intraluminal space of the aneurysm (Figure 3D). The stenosis of the common bile duct resolved smoothly after excising the aneurysm and placing a temporal biliary tree internal stent for four months. No more recurrent aneurysm was noticed at follow-up CT on the fourth post-operative month. Case 4- Dorsal pancreatic artery false aneurysm A 74-year-old woman without an underlying disease presented periumbilical pain for two months. Within two months, she had reduced appetites, easy satiety, and a bodyweight loss of 4 Kg. Abdominal CT showed a peripancreatic false aneurysm 16 cm in diameter with intraluminal partial thrombosis that caused external compression to stomach and duodenum(Figure 4A, 4B). Angiography confirmed the aneurysm arising from the dorsal pancreatic artery, occluded proximally by coil angioembolization. Due to high intraluminal vascular flow, a coil migration to the distal splenic artery occurred. Considering residual mass effect and incomplete exclusion of the aneurysm, we offered a salvage operation for partial aneurysmectomy and direct ligating the orifice of feeding vessels from the intraluminal space of the aneurysm(Figure 4C). The patient got complete resolution of the compression signs and was discharged uneventfully on post-operative day 7. No more recurrent aneurysm was observed in the post-operative four months. Based on the literature review and our experience, we proposed an algorithm to manage splanchnic aneurysms appropriately depending on their location, size, and clinical situations (Figure 5). Discussion Endovascular intervention Thanks to the minimally invasive characteristics, endovascular therapy has been the mainstream in the therapy of splanchnic aneurysms. Endovascular therapies are superior to surgical interventions in the hostile abdomen, where dense adhesion occurs due to recent surgeries or chronic inflammation. The commonly used endovascular therapies for the aneurysm include coil angioembolization to exclude aneurysms in expendable vessels and endovascular stent to keep the patency of the nonexpendable parent vessel and the exclusion of the aneurysm concomitantly (14-16). The feasibility of endovascular therapy in splanchnic aneurysms is determined by vascular anatomy (14, 16). Needs for a sufficient working landing zone and the risk of blocking nearby vascular branches limit the application of endovascular stents in splanchnic aneurysms (16-18). On the other hand, the risk of coil angioembolization includes coil migration-related non-target ischemia (19); incomplete exclusion of the aneurysm (16); requirement of multiple coils for sac packing in giant aneurysms; incomplete thrombosis in ruptured aneurysms when hemorrhagic shock-related coagulopathy develops (16). Corresponding to the current guideline, our patients received endovascular trials first, followed by salvage operations if endovascular therapy failed (5). Insufficient landing zone for deploying stent due to the tortuous vascular anatomy and high risk of coil migration-related non-target ischemia due to high intra-luminal vascular flow accounted for failed endovascular therapies in cases - 1 and 2. Fear of losing nearby critical vascular branches after deploying endovascular stent and incomplete exclusion of the aneurysms by coil angioembolization accounted for failed case - 3. In case - 4, a residual arterial backflow and a mass effect caused by the giant hematoma after proximal angioembolization made us have to offer a salvage surgery. Therefore, we considered that the success rate of endovascular therapies in the splanchnic aneurysms near the pancreas might not be so high as other positions because of its unique anatomic positions (i.e., tortuous, redundant, highly variable, and high-flow vascular system). Surgical intervention While the endovascular approach fails, surgical intervention will be a choice. Conventionally, to isolate and control proximal and distal vessels, followed by aneurysmectomy and end-to-end vascular reconstruction will be a standard procedure to treat the aneurysm and maintain vascular continuity (5). Nonetheless, the procedure needs to create a proper surgical field for engaging it, and it may cause ungrateful bleeding and unexpected injuries to the surrounding organs, particularly in chronic pancreatitis, which is the most common etiology of false splanchnic aneurysms, and also accounted for 50% of our patients (8). Moreover, lengthy adhesiolysis in the hostile abdomen secondary to chronic pancreatitis or recent operations is often associated with an increased risk of perioperative complications (20-22). Hence, this might be why open surgery carries a higher complication rate than endovascular therapy in some studies (4, 10). Since endovascular therapy is widespread, studies regarding surgical interventions for splanchnic aneurysms are relatively few. Pulli R et al. published their 25-year experience in managing splanchnic aneurysms (1). As a cardiovascular surgical team, their surgical goal focused on restoring normal vascular flow. Thus, around 50% of cases received aneurysmectomy with end-to-end vascular anastomosis even in the areas where abundant collateral flow exists (e.g., peripancreatic artery, splenic artery, or gastric arteries). Besides, they also performed aneurysmectomy with primary or patch closure or arterial ligature. However, they did not mention the criteria for choosing different surgical approaches. They reported that surgical intervention has good long-term outcomes. However, they also reported a case of mortality secondary to post-operative pancreatitis after they did aneurysmectomy with end-to-end anastomosis for splenic artery aneurysm. This report corresponded well to our assumption that extensive dissection in the hostile abdomen for preparing end-to-end vascular reconstruction may predispose the accidental injury and cause subsequent morbidity and mortality. In the perspective of general surgeons, we have a slightly different philosophy to treat splanchnic aneurysms. If the aneurysm is embedded inside the parenchyma and cannot be controlled by endovascular therapy, we favor excising the aneurysm along with end-organ (e.g., splenectomy for the aneurysm inside the spleen). If the aneurysm is located outside the parenchyma of solid organs, we will try to control the aneurysm's proximal and distal vascular end first, followed by aneurysmectomy and end-to-end anastomosis (23). Nevertheless, when dissecting the vessels in the hostile abdomen is inviable, we adopted the surgical concept of directly repairing femoral and iliac artery aneurysm (24-26). Even in a dense adhesion region, directly opening the vascular wall of the aneurysm and closing the orifice of the feeding vessels like distal and proximal embolization by coils (i.e., Sandwich technique) can still be done quickly. Since the collateral circulation in the peripancreatic area is abundant, except for some nonexpendable vessels (e.g., SMA trunk, proper hepatic artery), proximal and distal ligation of the aneurysm can be done safely without compromising perfusion of the distal organ (e.g., our case - 3 and 4: SMA branch aneurysm and dorsal pancreatic aneurysm). We believe that our criteria of selecting surgical approaches for splanchnic aneurysms could avoid accidental injuries caused by surgical dissection at the hostile abdomen and reduce the risk of perioperative morbidity. Mass effect Either surgery or endovascular therapy as the most appropriate treatment for giant splanchnic aneurysms (i.e., diameter >5cm ) remains undetermined, particularly for the aneurysm with concomitant mass effect (2, 33-36). Some authors preferred open surgery because embolization with thrombosis of the aneurysm cannot resolve the mass effect immediately (33). However, successful remission of obstructive jaundice by embolization to the splanchnic aneurysms was also reported sporadically (2, 34, 37). Tipaldi et al. displayed their experience using endovascular therapy to giant splanchnic artery aneurysms in 11 cases, and one case obtained resolution of jaundice after embolizing the aneurysm (2). However, considering technically challenging and high cost, they also stated that endovascular therapy should be listed as the first-line treatment for the giant aneurysm only when the necessary expertise and resources are fully available and the patients’ hemodynamic condition is stable (2). Back to our experience, we think the giant aneurysm does not necessarily need surgical intervention if endovascular therapy is available and successful. However, if the giant aneurysm occurs in association with mass effect (e.g., obstructive jaundice or bowel obstruction), surgical intervention could be an alternative to provide immediate resolution of the aneurysm and its associated compression. Following our treatment philosophy, incising and exploring the giant aneurysm, suturing the bleeder from the inner lumen, and emptying the contained hematoma for immediate resolution of mass effect would be feasible and straightforward for any well-prepared surgical team. Noteworthy, because obstructive jaundice may be caused by either the giant aneurysm or underlying chronic pancreatitis, surgeons should rule out residual biliary stricture by intraoperative cholangiography after successful treatment for the giant aneurysm with associated jaundice (33). If residual biliary stricture exists, concomitant bilioenteric bypass or post-operative endo-biliary drainage may be needed. Recurrent aneurysms The residual or recurrent aneurysm after the primary surgical repair has rarely been discussed. After initial surgical repair, re-operation for a residual aneurysm is not always technically feasible because of significant inflammation and adhesion after recent operations (22). Instead, endovascular therapy for the post-operative false aneurysm has been widely accepted due to its efficacy and safety (22). Sachdev et al. and Spiliopoulos et al. both highlighted a highly successful rate of the repeated endovascular procedure after incomplete exclusion of splanchnic aneurysms following initial endovascular treatment (7, 38). Therefore, we consider endovascular therapy the best choice after incomplete exclusion of the aneurysm following open vascular surgery. However, if the patient suffers an asymptomatic, small-sized aneurysm with significant medical comorbidities or limited life expectancy, we could keep close observation rather than reinterventions, unless the aneurysm show interval growth from the surveillance imaging (5). In our case - 1 (celiac artery aneurysm), an 8-mm residual aneurysm was found six months later. Given the small size (< 2cm) of the aneurysm, asymptomatic status, and patient's limited life expectancy due to severe liver cirrhosis, we adopted conservative treatment with blood pressure control and regular follow-up with serial imaging studies, which is consistent with the latest guideline of the management of splanchnic aneurysms (5). Limitation The limitation of this study includes a small number of cases and the lack of long-term follow-up. Nevertheless, this study focuses on the appropriate management after failed endovascular therapy for splanchnic aneurysms and giant aneurysms with associated mass effects. Because both conditions are rarely discussed, our successful experiences on salvage surgeries for splanchnic aneurysms with failed endovascular therapies and its short-term outcomes are still valuable. Summary In summary, selected true or all false splanchnic aneurysms warrant timely intervention. Surgical management is a feasible, effective, and safe alternative for splanchnic aneurysms undergoing failed endovascular therapy or for giant aneurysms with associated mass effects. Declarations Author contribution: Yi-Chun Lin and Tzu-Chi Liao contributed equally as co-first authors and are responsible for drafting the manuscript and data collection. Chun-Chieh Yeh and Ching-Feng Wu contributed equally as co-corresponding authors and are responsible for study concept and design, analysis and interpretation of data, obtaining funding. Long-Bin Jeng, Horng-Ren Yang, Chung-Ho Hsu, Wei-Ching Lin are responsible for study supervision. Competing interests The authors declare no competing interests. Correspondence and requests for materials should be addressed to Chun-Chieh Yeh. Data availability All data generated or analysed during this study are included in this published article. Informed consent We have already received a formal IRB exemption before we proceed with this observational study. Informed consent was obtained from all subjects and the data was de-identified. Announcement We confirm that all methods of our research were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations References Pulli R, Dorigo W, Troisi N, Pratesi G, Innocenti AA, Pratesi C. Surgical treatment of visceral artery aneurysms: a 25-year experience. J Vasc Surg. 2008;48(2):334–42. Tipaldi MA, Krokidis M, Orgera G, Pignatelli M, Ronconi E, Laurino F, et al. Endovascular management of giant visceral artery aneurysms. Scientific Reports. 2021;11(1):1–6. Pasha SF, Gloviczki P, Stanson AW, Kamath PS, editors. 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The rim of the pseudoaneurysm cavity was oversewed for hemostasis, and the cavity was packed with an omentum patch to avoid re- accumulated infected fluid. \u003cstrong\u003e(e) \u003c/strong\u003eFollow-up CT showed a remaining small pseudoaneurysm 8 mm in diameter (arrow) six months after the surgery.\u003c/p\u003e","description":"","filename":"figure1.jpg","url":"https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1303488/v1/f44380b26d8aa6ca5d5105ff.jpg"},{"id":18382972,"identity":"5ac7fb42-0550-4f50-b321-88df37efd7cd","added_by":"auto","created_at":"2022-02-18 21:25:42","extension":"jpg","order_by":2,"title":"Figure 2","display":"","copyAsset":false,"role":"figure","size":1640164,"visible":true,"origin":"","legend":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(a) \u003c/strong\u003eEndoscopic ultrasonography showed a common hepatic artery aneurysm (3cm in diameter). \u003cstrong\u003e(b)(c) \u003c/strong\u003eThe CT scan and CT angiography revealed an aneurysm located between the junction of the common hepatic artery, gastroduodenal artery, and proper hepatic artery. \u003cstrong\u003e(d) \u003c/strong\u003eThe three feeding vessels of the aneurysm were dissected out and controlled. \u003cstrong\u003e(e) \u003c/strong\u003eAfter excising the aneurysm, we did end-to-end vascular reconstruction between the common hepatic artery and the common orifice of the proper hepatic artery and the gastroduodenal artery.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","description":"","filename":"figure2.jpg","url":"https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1303488/v1/c6f515bddef4119ba780c00f.jpg"},{"id":18382826,"identity":"c2a39973-f378-4517-91cb-81e786a3f706","added_by":"auto","created_at":"2022-02-18 21:22:42","extension":"jpg","order_by":3,"title":"Figure 3","display":"","copyAsset":false,"role":"figure","size":2116704,"visible":true,"origin":"","legend":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(a)\u003c/strong\u003e Abdominal sonography showed a cystic lesion with a \"ying-yang\" sign that signifies a peri-pancreatic aneurysm. \u003cstrong\u003e(b) \u003c/strong\u003eAbdominal CT showed a 6-cm pseudoaneurysm (arrow) arising from the SMA. \u003cstrong\u003e(c) \u003c/strong\u003eThe angiography showed a SMA aneurysm with two floating micro-coils deployed in a failed coil angioembolization. \u003cstrong\u003e(d) \u003c/strong\u003eAfter ligating the proximal feeding vessel of the aneurysm, we incised the anterior wall of the pseudoaneurysm and sutured the orifice of the distal feeding vessel from the inner lumen of the aneurysm to stop backflow bleeding.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","description":"","filename":"figure3.jpg","url":"https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1303488/v1/dfb289894581409c246f76ba.jpg"},{"id":18382827,"identity":"de9bf9dd-9d0e-4046-8553-19a7af22f576","added_by":"auto","created_at":"2022-02-18 21:22:42","extension":"jpg","order_by":4,"title":"Figure 4","display":"","copyAsset":false,"role":"figure","size":1854129,"visible":true,"origin":"","legend":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(a) \u003c/strong\u003eAbdominal CT showed a peripancreatic pseudoaneurysm about 160 mm (arrow) with mural thrombosis. \u003cstrong\u003e(b)\u003c/strong\u003e Angiography confirmed an aneurysm from the dorsal pancreatic artery (arrow), so we performed coil angioembolization via the splenic artery. \u003cstrong\u003e(c) \u003c/strong\u003eWe offered a salvage operation for partial aneurysmectomy and direct suturing of the orifice of the feeding vessels from the inner lumen of the aneurysm (arrow).\u003c/p\u003e","description":"","filename":"figure4.jpg","url":"https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1303488/v1/4315555701bdc9f6e935e44b.jpg"},{"id":18382829,"identity":"6555a06b-cced-4388-aa8c-7a15d82d8062","added_by":"auto","created_at":"2022-02-18 21:22:42","extension":"jpg","order_by":5,"title":"Figure 5","display":"","copyAsset":false,"role":"figure","size":158880,"visible":true,"origin":"","legend":"\u003cp\u003eThe decision-making flowchart for splanchnic aneurysms. The management of splanchnic aneurysms in the flowchart is based on their location, size, and clinical situations.\u003c/p\u003e","description":"","filename":"figure5.jpg","url":"https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1303488/v1/08a09550d23a93dd3cfa1607.jpg"},{"id":25352887,"identity":"cbc47070-25fd-4db0-98ff-005436639de0","added_by":"auto","created_at":"2022-08-18 07:29:32","extension":"pdf","order_by":0,"title":"","display":"","copyAsset":false,"role":"manuscript-pdf","size":1061599,"visible":true,"origin":"","legend":"","description":"","filename":"manuscript.pdf","url":"https://assets-eu.researchsquare.com/files/rs-1303488/v1/95f6c9db-6301-4e04-8b98-e2dca206362a.pdf"}],"financialInterests":"No competing interests reported.","formattedTitle":"Salvage Surgeries for Splanchnic Artery Aneurysms after Failed Endovascular Therapies: Cases Series","fulltext":[{"header":"Introduction","content":"\u003cp\u003eSplanchnic arterial aneurysms are rare but can be a potentially lethal disease. The incidence of splanchnic arterial aneurysms is estimated to be 0.1\u0026ndash;2% (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR1\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e). Approximately 25% of splanchnic arterial aneurysms initially presented as rupture, and the mortality rate after rupture is more than 10%, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and adequate management (\u003cspan additionalcitationids=\"CR3 CR4\" citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e\u0026ndash;\u003cspan citationid=\"CR5\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e). Splanchnic aneurysms include true aneurysms with all three layers of the vascular wall and false aneurysms lined by adventitia or perivascular tissue (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR3\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e). True and false splanchnic aneurysms differ in pathophysiology (i.e., arteriosclerosis/ autoimmune disease/ collagen vascular disease vs. trauma/ infection/ inflammation), and risk of spontaneous rupture (i.e., occurring mostly while diameter \u0026gt; 2cm vs. occurring regardless of size) (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR3\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR6\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e6\u003c/span\u003e). However, gastroduodenal artery (GDA), superior mesenteric artery (SMA), and pancreaticoduodenal artery (PDA) true aneurysms differ from other splanchnic true aneurysms (e.g., splenic arterial aneurysm) by a higher risk of ruptured aneurysm regardless of its size (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR5\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e). Similarly, a false splanchnic aneurysm has a significant risk of spontaneous rupture irrespective of its size (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR5\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR7\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e7\u003c/span\u003e). Thus, selected true splanchnic aneurysms (e.g., any GDA, SMA, PDA aneurysms, aneurysm \u0026gt;2cm, or symptomatic aneurysms) and false aneurysms may warrant timely and appropriate intervention to avoid aneurysm rupture (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR3\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR5\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR6\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e6\u003c/span\u003e).\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevious studies reported that their strategies for treating splanchnic aneurysms varied depending on the anatomical location, size, pathophysiological processes, collateral flow, true or false aneurysm, ruptured or intact aneurysms, and hemodynamic status (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR3\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e3\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR5\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR6\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e6\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR8\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e8\u003c/span\u003e). Because of minimally invasive characteristics, percutaneous endovascular therapy has become the first treatment modality for splanchnic aneurysms; however, around 10% of cases underwent failed endovascular therapy due to incomplete exclusion of aneurysm or difficulty in catheterization (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR6\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e6\u003c/span\u003e). Tortuous parent vessels, irregularity of the aneurysm, and inadequate proximal or distal landing zone also predispose failed endovascular therapy in splanchnic aneurysms (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR2\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e2\u003c/span\u003e). Surgical intervention is the previously definitive and currently alternative treatment for splanchnic aneurysms with higher morbidity, comparable mortality but less reintervention rate than endovascular therapies (\u003cspan citationid=\"CR1\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR9\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e9\u003c/span\u003e, \u003cspan citationid=\"CR10\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e10\u003c/span\u003e). However, most previous studies did not comprehensively describe surgical details (i.e., when and how to choose either aneurysmectomy with end-to-end vascular reconstruction or directly repairing defect of the vascular wall) or the prognosis of mass effect caused by a thrombosed large aneurysm.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe unique anatomic position of the splanchnic aneurysm makes us have to take special consideration for its management. For example, a larger-sized splanchnic aneurysm may cause compression effects such as pancreatitis, obstructive jaundice, or intestinal obstruction (\u003cspan additionalcitationids=\"CR12\" citationid=\"CR11\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e11\u003c/span\u003e\u0026ndash;\u003cspan citationid=\"CR13\" class=\"CitationRef\"\u003e13\u003c/span\u003e). Nonetheless, mass effects caused by aneurysms were less discussed before. In addition, tortuous vascular anatomy makes endovascular therapy for splanchnic aneurysms challenging and unexpectedly risky (e.g., non-target organ ischemia). Most studies concerning splanchnic aneurysms were published from the perspectives of interventional radiologists, cardiovascular physicians, or surgeons. Hence, from the general surgeon's perspective, we would like to share our successful experience managing splanchnic aneurysms, particularly for giant aneurysms and aneurysms undergoing failed endovascular therapy.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHerein, we present four splanchnic aneurysms (i.e., celiac artery aneurysm, common hepatic artery aneurysm, superior mesenteric artery branch aneurysm, and dorsal pancreatic artery aneurysm) with different sizes, locations, etiologies, symptoms, and corresponding treatments. We also proposed a decision-making flowchart (Figure \u003cspan refid=\"Fig1\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e5\u003c/span\u003e) according to the pathophysiology (i.e., true or false) and mass effect to achieve a tailored integrated therapy for the splanchnic aneurysms.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Methods","content":"\u003cp\u003eBetween 2019 and 2021, we consecutively enrolled patients who received surgical salvages after failed endovascular therapies for splanchnic arterial aneurysms in a tertiary university hospital (China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan). The splanchnic aneurysms were mainly diagnosed by computed tomography (CT). Corresponding CT reports included its location, size, neck length, signs of rupture, and the existence of feeding arteries.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerioperative data and interventions were collected after retrospectively reviewing medical records. Preoperative data contained symptoms, comorbidity, risk factors, and anatomical characteristics of the aneurysms and the causes of failed endovascular therapies; perioperative variables included surgical details for vascular repair or reconstruction; post-operative data included the surgery-related complications and clinical outcomes of the aneurysms. The ethical issues of this study had been reviewed and approved by the institutional review board (IRB) at China Medical University Hospital (IRB no.: CMUH110-REC1-182).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSalvage Surgical Technique\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the aneurysm is located outside the parenchyma of solid organs, we will try to control the aneurysm's proximal and distal vascular end first, followed by aneurysmectomy and end-to-end anastomosis. Nevertheless, when encountering a hostile abdomen (e.g., false aneurysms secondary to chronic pancreatitis), we perform partial aneurysmectomy and close the orifice of feeding vessels from the intraluminal space of the aneurysm. After the surgical and anesthetic team are well prepared for bleeding control and rapid blood transfusion, we incise the aneurysm, compress the major bleeder by the fingertips, and immediately seal the orifice from the intraluminal space with polypropylene suturing. In the saccular aneurysm, we would suture carefully to avoid suturing the opposite vascular wall so that the patency of the lumen can still be maintained. In the fusiform aneurysm, we can seal the two bleeders from intraluminal space after opening the aneurysm without compromising organ perfusion due to abundant collateral circulation in the splanchnic vascular system. However, in some nonexpendable vessels (e.g., SMA trunk, proper hepatic artery), aneurysmectomy with the restoration of blood flow by vascular reconstruction is still needed. The thrombosed hematoma will be evacuated, and an omentum patch will pack the dead space within the aneurysm to avoid infected fluid accumulation. If the aneurysm is embedded within the pancreas region, the edge of the aneurysm wall will be secured by running suturing to avoid pancreas juice leakage.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Results","content":"\u003cp\u003eOut of four patients, two males and two females mean 61.3 years (47-74 years). Three out of four lesions were false aneurysms of the celiac artery, superior mesenteric artery, and dorsal pancreatic artery, respectively. One case was a true aneurysm of a common hepatic artery involving trifurcation of the gastroduodenal artery, proper hepatic artery, and common hepatic artery. The mean diameter of the aneurysms was 77.5 mm (range, 30-160 mm). Three patients (75%) presented with abdominal fullness, or along with jaundice or abdominal pain additionally. In the asymptomatic patient, the lesion was detected by sonography incidentally while surveying Lipitor-related hepatitis. (Table \u003cspan refid=\"Tab1\" class=\"InternalRef\"\u003e1\u003c/span\u003e)\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"gridtable\"\u003e\u003ctable float=\"Yes\" id=\"Tab1\" border=\"1\"\u003e \u003ccaption language=\"En\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"CaptionNumber\"\u003eTable 1\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"CaptionContent\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatients\u0026rsquo; characteristics.\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/caption\u003e \u003ccolgroup cols=\"5\"\u003e \u003cthead\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e1\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e2\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e3\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003cth align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e4\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/th\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003c/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e47\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e59\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e65\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e74\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGender\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eMale\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemale\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eMale\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eFemale\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTRUE\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOr\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFALSE\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eaneurysm\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eFALSE\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eTRUE\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eFALSE\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eFALSE\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEtiology\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic pancreatitis\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndetermined\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eChronic pancreatitis\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndetermined\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInitial presentation\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbdominal fullness\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsymptomatic\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eJaundice\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u0026amp;\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbdominal fullness\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbdominal\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003epain \u0026amp; fullness\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(artery)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eCeliac\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon hepatic\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuperior mesenteric\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eDorsal pancreatic\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(mm)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e60*60\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e30*30\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e60*60\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e160*140\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCauses of failed endovascular therapy\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Tortuous vessels\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Insufficient landing zone\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Tortuous vessels\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Risk of occluding\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ethe right hepatic artery after deploying stent\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Coils migration\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Risk of losing nearby SMA branches after deploying stent\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Coils migration\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Persistent mass effect\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurgical therapy\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartial aneurysmectomy with direct repair\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eAneurysmectomy\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ewith end-to-end anastomosis\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartial aneurysmectomy with direct repair\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartial aneurysmectomy with direct repair\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutcome\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003ePartial resolution \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ewith residual\u0026nbsp;false aneurysm 8*8mm\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete resolution\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete resolution\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplete resolution\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c1\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFollow-up (months)\u003c/b\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c2\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e12\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c3\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e15\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c4\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e4\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003ctd align=\"left\" colname=\"c5\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e4\u003c/p\u003e \u003c/td\u003e \u003c/tr\u003e \u003c/tbody\u003e \u003c/colgroup\u003e \u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter failed endovascular therapies, all four cases underwent salvage operations to treat their true/false aneurysms of different locations. Two patients received coil embolization but failed due to coil migration. The other two patients failed endovascular trials due to the tortuous vascular anatomy, an insufficient landing zone, and an increased risk of occluding the nearby arteries if deploying the stent.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs for the types of open surgery, only one patient underwent complete aneurysmectomy with end-to-end anastomosis for the true aneurysm at the trifurcation of common hepatic artery/ proper hepatic artery/ gastroduodenal artery. The other three patients of false aneurysms underwent partial aneurysmectomy with a direct repair. The average hospital stay length was five days (3-7 days), with 0% of surgery-related morbidity and mortality.\u003c/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a median follow-up of 8.75 months (range, 4-15 months), 75% (3/4) of patients did not have recurrent aneurysms, but only one case has partial resolution with asymptomatic remaining false aneurysm (8mm in diameter). He was treated conservatively due to the severe underlying comorbidity (alcoholic liver cirrhosis, child B), and the patient's initial abdominal fullness indeed improved after the surgical salvage. The re-intervention rate was 0%.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Case Presentation","content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase1- Celiac artery false aneurysm\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 47-year-old man with underlying alcoholism-related liver cirrhosis and chronic pancreatitis presented abdominal fullness for one week. The biochemical tests showed mildly increased liver enzyme (aspartate aminotransferase 102 U/L, total bilirubin 28.91 \u0026mu;mol/L, direct bilirubin 16.08 \u0026mu;mol/L). Abdominal CT demonstrated a celiac artery false aneurysm. (Figure 1A). Angiography showed a false aneurysm 6 cm in diameter arising from the bifurcation of the celiac artery. (Figure 1B).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe underwent a failed endovascular trial because of tortuous vascular anatomy and insufficient landing zone for stent deployment. Then, we offered salvage laparotomy for partial aneurysmectomy and directly repairing the neck of the false aneurysm (Figure 1C,1D). After six months, abdominal CT showed a remaining small false aneurysm around 8 mm in diameter (Figure 1E). Considering underlying cirrhosis with liver decompensation, he chose conservative treatment by well-controlling blood pressure, and the aneurysm did not change its size anymore for the post-operative nine months.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase2- Common hepatic artery true aneurysm\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 59-year-old woman with underlying type I Diabetes Mellitus and dyslipidemia was accidentally diagnosed with a pancreatic head mass lesion by abdominal sonography while surveying Lipitor- related hepatitis. Endoscopic ultrasonography showed an aneurysm 3cm in diameter connecting with the common hepatic artery (Figure 2A). The CT scan and CT angiography revealed an aneurysm located between the trifurcation of the common hepatic artery, proper hepatic artery, and GDA (Figure 2B and 2C). Endovascular therapy failed because of the tortuous vascular anatomy and the risk of occluding the right hepatic artery after deploying the stent. Thus, we offered open surgery to resect the aneurysm and perform an end-to-end anastomosis between the common hepatic artery and the common orifice of the proper hepatic artery and GDA (Fig. 2D, 2E). No more recurrent aneurysm was observed in a 15-month follow-up.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase3- Superior mesenteric artery false aneurysm\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 65-year-old man with underlying alcohol-related chronic pancreatitis presented jaundice for two weeks. Laboratory data showed obstructive jaundice (total bilirubin 196.35 \u0026mu;mol/L, direct bilirubin 125.71 \u0026mu;mol/L, alkaline phosphatase 454 IU/L, \u0026gamma;- Glutamyltransferase 645 IU/L, lipase 2009 U/L). Abdominal sonography revealed a peri-pancreatic aneurysm with a \u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u0026ldquo;\u003c/span\u003eying-yang\u0026rdquo; sign (Figure 3A). Abdominal CT showed a 6-cm pseudoaneurysm at the pancreatic head compressing the distal common bile duct with a dilated extra-hepatic biliary tract and a distended gallbladder (Figure 3B).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoil angioembolization failed due to coils migration (Figure 3C). An endovascular stent cannot be applied due to the risk of losing the nearby SMA branches. Thus, we offered a salvage operation by ligating the proximal feeding vessel from SMA, partial aneurysmectomy, and sealing the orifice of the distal feeding vessels from the intraluminal space of the aneurysm (Figure 3D). The stenosis of the common bile duct resolved smoothly after excising the aneurysm and placing a temporal biliary tree internal stent for four months. No more recurrent aneurysm was noticed at follow-up CT on the fourth post-operative month.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4- Dorsal pancreatic artery false aneurysm\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 74-year-old woman without an underlying disease presented periumbilical pain for two months. Within two months, she had reduced appetites, easy satiety, and a bodyweight loss of 4 Kg. Abdominal CT showed a peripancreatic false aneurysm 16 cm in diameter with intraluminal partial thrombosis that caused external compression to stomach and duodenum(Figure 4A, 4B). Angiography confirmed the aneurysm arising from the dorsal pancreatic artery, occluded proximally by coil angioembolization. Due to high intraluminal vascular flow, a coil migration to the distal splenic artery occurred. Considering residual mass effect and incomplete exclusion of the aneurysm, we offered a salvage operation for partial aneurysmectomy and direct ligating the orifice of feeding vessels from the intraluminal space of the aneurysm(Figure 4C). The patient got complete resolution of the compression signs and was discharged uneventfully on post-operative day 7. No more recurrent aneurysm was observed in the post-operative four months.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the literature review and our experience, we proposed an algorithm to manage splanchnic aneurysms appropriately depending on their location, size, and clinical situations (Figure 5).\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Discussion","content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndovascular intervention\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the minimally invasive characteristics, endovascular therapy has been the mainstream in the therapy of splanchnic aneurysms. Endovascular therapies are superior to surgical interventions in the hostile abdomen, where dense adhesion occurs due to recent surgeries or chronic inflammation. The commonly used endovascular therapies for the aneurysm include coil angioembolization to exclude aneurysms in expendable vessels and endovascular stent to keep the patency of the nonexpendable parent vessel and the exclusion of the aneurysm concomitantly\u0026nbsp;(14-16). The feasibility of endovascular therapy in splanchnic aneurysms is determined by vascular anatomy\u0026nbsp;(14, 16). Needs for a sufficient working landing zone and the risk of blocking nearby vascular branches limit the application of endovascular stents in splanchnic aneurysms\u0026nbsp;(16-18).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, the risk of coil angioembolization includes coil migration-related non-target ischemia (19); incomplete exclusion of the aneurysm (16); requirement of multiple coils for sac packing in giant aneurysms; incomplete thrombosis in ruptured aneurysms when hemorrhagic shock-related coagulopathy develops (16). Corresponding to the current guideline, our patients received endovascular trials first, followed by salvage operations if endovascular therapy failed (5). Insufficient landing zone for deploying stent due to the tortuous vascular anatomy and high risk of coil migration-related non-target ischemia due to high intra-luminal vascular flow accounted for failed endovascular therapies in cases - 1 and 2. Fear of losing nearby critical vascular branches after deploying endovascular stent and incomplete exclusion of the aneurysms by coil angioembolization accounted for failed case - 3. In case - 4, a residual arterial backflow and a mass effect caused by the giant hematoma after proximal angioembolization made us have to offer a salvage surgery. Therefore, we considered that the success rate of endovascular therapies in the splanchnic aneurysms near the pancreas might not be so high as other positions because of its unique anatomic positions (i.e., tortuous, redundant, highly variable, and high-flow vascular system).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurgical intervention\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the endovascular approach fails, surgical intervention will be a choice. Conventionally, to isolate and control proximal and distal vessels, followed by aneurysmectomy and end-to-end vascular reconstruction will be a standard procedure to treat the aneurysm and maintain vascular continuity\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e(5). Nonetheless, the procedure needs to create a proper surgical field for engaging it, and it may cause ungrateful bleeding and unexpected injuries to the surrounding organs, particularly in chronic pancreatitis, which is the most common etiology of false splanchnic aneurysms, and also accounted for 50% of our patients (8). Moreover, lengthy adhesiolysis in the hostile abdomen secondary to chronic pancreatitis or recent operations is often associated with an increased risk of perioperative complications (20-22). Hence, this might be why open surgery carries a higher complication rate than endovascular therapy in some studies (4, 10).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince endovascular therapy is widespread, studies regarding surgical interventions for splanchnic aneurysms are relatively few. Pulli R et al. published their 25-year experience in managing splanchnic aneurysms (1). As a cardiovascular surgical team, their surgical goal focused on restoring normal vascular flow. Thus, around 50% of cases received aneurysmectomy with end-to-end vascular anastomosis even in the areas where abundant collateral flow exists (e.g., peripancreatic artery, splenic artery, or gastric arteries). Besides, they also performed aneurysmectomy with primary or patch closure or arterial ligature. However, they did not mention the criteria for choosing different surgical approaches. They reported that surgical intervention has good long-term outcomes. However, they also reported a case of mortality secondary to post-operative pancreatitis after they did aneurysmectomy with end-to-end anastomosis for splenic artery aneurysm. This report corresponded well to our assumption that extensive dissection in the hostile abdomen for preparing end-to-end vascular reconstruction may predispose the accidental injury and cause subsequent morbidity and mortality.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the perspective of general surgeons, we have a slightly different philosophy to treat splanchnic aneurysms. If the aneurysm is embedded inside the parenchyma and cannot be controlled by endovascular therapy, we favor excising the aneurysm along with end-organ (e.g., splenectomy for the aneurysm inside the spleen). If the aneurysm is located outside the parenchyma of solid organs, we will try to control the aneurysm\u0026apos;s proximal and distal vascular end first, followed by aneurysmectomy and end-to-end anastomosis (23). Nevertheless, when dissecting the vessels in the hostile abdomen is inviable, we adopted the surgical concept of directly repairing femoral and iliac artery aneurysm (24-26). Even in a dense adhesion region, directly opening the vascular wall of the aneurysm and closing the orifice of the feeding vessels like distal and proximal embolization by coils (i.e., Sandwich technique) can still be done quickly. Since the collateral circulation in the peripancreatic area is abundant, except for some nonexpendable vessels (e.g., SMA trunk, proper hepatic artery), proximal and distal ligation of the aneurysm can be done safely without compromising perfusion of the distal organ (e.g., our case - 3 and 4: SMA branch aneurysm and dorsal pancreatic aneurysm). We believe that our criteria of selecting surgical approaches for splanchnic aneurysms could avoid accidental injuries caused by surgical dissection at the hostile abdomen and reduce the risk of perioperative morbidity. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass effect\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither surgery or endovascular therapy as the most appropriate treatment for giant splanchnic aneurysms (i.e., diameter \u0026gt;5cm ) remains undetermined, particularly for the aneurysm with concomitant mass effect (2, 33-36). Some authors preferred open surgery because embolization with thrombosis of the aneurysm cannot resolve the mass effect immediately (33). However, successful remission of obstructive jaundice by embolization to the splanchnic aneurysms was also reported sporadically (2, 34, 37). Tipaldi et al. displayed their experience using endovascular therapy to giant splanchnic artery aneurysms in 11 cases, and one case obtained resolution of jaundice after embolizing the aneurysm (2). However, considering technically challenging and high cost, they also stated that endovascular therapy should be listed as the first-line treatment for the giant aneurysm only when the necessary expertise and resources are fully available and the patients\u0026rsquo;\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003ehemodynamic condition is stable (2).\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack to our experience, we think the giant aneurysm does not necessarily need surgical intervention if endovascular therapy is available and successful. However, if the giant aneurysm occurs in association with mass effect (e.g., obstructive jaundice or bowel obstruction), surgical intervention could be an alternative to provide immediate resolution of the aneurysm and its associated compression. Following our treatment philosophy, incising and exploring the giant aneurysm, suturing the bleeder from the inner lumen, and emptying the contained hematoma for immediate resolution of mass effect would be feasible and straightforward for any well-prepared surgical team. Noteworthy, because obstructive jaundice may be caused by either the giant aneurysm or underlying chronic pancreatitis, surgeons should rule out residual biliary stricture by intraoperative cholangiography after successful treatment for the giant aneurysm with associated jaundice (33). If residual biliary stricture exists, concomitant bilioenteric bypass or post-operative endo-biliary drainage may be needed.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecurrent aneurysms\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe residual or recurrent aneurysm after the primary surgical repair has rarely been discussed. After initial surgical repair, re-operation for a residual aneurysm is not always technically feasible because of significant inflammation and adhesion after recent operations (22). Instead, endovascular therapy for the post-operative false aneurysm has been widely accepted due to its efficacy and safety (22). Sachdev et al. and Spiliopoulos et al. both highlighted a highly successful rate of the repeated endovascular procedure after incomplete exclusion of splanchnic aneurysms following initial endovascular treatment (7, 38). Therefore, we consider endovascular therapy the best choice after incomplete exclusion of the aneurysm following open vascular surgery. However, if the patient suffers an asymptomatic, small-sized aneurysm with significant medical comorbidities or limited life expectancy, we could keep close observation rather than reinterventions, unless the aneurysm show interval growth from the surveillance imaging (5). In our case - 1 (celiac artery aneurysm), an 8-mm residual aneurysm was found six months later. Given the small size (\u0026lt; 2cm) of the aneurysm, asymptomatic status, and patient\u0026apos;s limited life expectancy due to severe liver cirrhosis, we adopted conservative treatment with blood pressure control and regular follow-up with serial imaging studies, which is consistent with the latest guideline of the management of splanchnic aneurysms (5).\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimitation\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe limitation of this study includes a small number of cases and the lack of long-term follow-up. Nevertheless, this study focuses on the appropriate management after failed endovascular therapy for splanchnic aneurysms and giant aneurysms with associated mass effects. Because both conditions are rarely discussed, our successful experiences on salvage surgeries for splanchnic aneurysms with failed endovascular therapies and its short-term outcomes are still valuable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, selected true or all false splanchnic aneurysms warrant timely intervention. Surgical management is a feasible, effective, and safe alternative for splanchnic aneurysms undergoing failed endovascular therapy or for giant aneurysms with associated mass effects.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"Declarations","content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor contribution:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYi-Chun Lin and Tzu-Chi Liao contributed equally as co-first authors and are responsible for\u0026nbsp;drafting the manuscript\u0026nbsp;and data collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChun-Chieh Yeh and \u0026nbsp;Ching-Feng Wu contributed equally as co-corresponding authors and are responsible for study concept and design, analysis and interpretation of data, obtaining funding.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-Bin Jeng, Horng-Ren Yang, Chung-Ho Hsu, Wei-Ching Lin are responsible for study supervision.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompeting interests\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors declare no competing interests.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrespondence\u003c/strong\u003e and requests for materials should be addressed to Chun-Chieh Yeh.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData availability\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll data generated or analysed during this study are included in this published article.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformed consent\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have already received a formal IRB exemption before we proceed with this observational study. Informed consent was obtained from all subjects and the data was de-identified.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnouncement\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe confirm that all methods of our research were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations\u003c/p\u003e"},{"header":"References","content":"\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulli R, Dorigo W, Troisi N, Pratesi G, Innocenti AA, Pratesi C. Surgical treatment of visceral artery aneurysms: a 25-year experience. J Vasc Surg. 2008;48(2):334\u0026ndash;42.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTipaldi MA, Krokidis M, Orgera G, Pignatelli M, Ronconi E, Laurino F, et al. Endovascular management of giant visceral artery aneurysms. Scientific Reports. 2021;11(1):1\u0026ndash;6.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePasha SF, Gloviczki P, Stanson AW, Kamath PS, editors. Splanchnic artery aneurysms. 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J Vasc Surg. 2006;44(4):718\u0026ndash;24.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ol\u003e"}],"fulltextSource":"","fullText":"","funders":[],"hasAdminPriorityOnWorkflow":false,"hasManuscriptDocX":true,"hasOptedInToPreprint":true,"hasPassedJournalQc":"","hasAnyPriority":false,"hideJournal":true,"highlight":"","institution":"","isAcceptedByJournal":false,"isAuthorSuppliedPdf":false,"isDeskRejected":"","isHiddenFromSearch":false,"isInQc":false,"isInWorkflow":false,"isPdf":false,"isPdfUpToDate":true,"isWithdrawnOrRetracted":false,"journal":{"display":true,"email":"[email protected]","identity":"researchsquare","isNatureJournal":false,"hasQc":true,"allowDirectSubmit":true,"externalIdentity":"","sideBox":"","snPcode":"","submissionUrl":"/submission","title":"Research Square","twitterHandle":"researchsquare","acdcEnabled":true,"dfaEnabled":false,"editorialSystem":"","reportingPortfolio":"","inReviewEnabled":false,"inReviewRevisionsEnabled":true},"keywords":"salvage surgery, failed endovascular therapy, giant aneurysm, mass effect, jaundice, surgery","lastPublishedDoi":"10.21203/rs.3.rs-1303488/v1","lastPublishedDoiUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1303488/v1","license":{"name":"CC BY 4.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"},"manuscriptAbstract":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndovascular therapies are the first-line treatment for splanchnic aneurysms. However, after failed endovascular therapies or giant aneurysms with mass effects, appropriate management for splanchnic aneurysms remained inconclusive.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA retrospective review was performed for consecutive patients (from 2019 to 2021) who underwent salvage surgeries following failed endovascular therapies for splanchnic artery aneurysms. Salvage operations included total aneurysmectomy with end-to-end vascular reconstruction and partial aneurysmectomy with directly closing bleeders from the intraluminal space of the aneurysms.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResult\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour patients received salvage surgeries for three false aneurysms of the celiac or superior mesenteric arteries and a true aneurysm of the common hepatic artery. The causes of failed endovascular therapies included coil migration, insufficient space for safely deploying the endovascular stent or persistent mass effect from the thrombosed giant aneurysm. Mean hospital stay was five days (range, 3-7 days), with 0% of morbidity and mortality rate and 100% of symptoms improvement. During the follow-up period (mean, 8.75 months; range, 4-15 months), one patient suffered a small residual asymptomatic celiac artery aneurysm (8 mm in diameter) and was treated conservatively due to underlying liver cirrhosis.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurgical management is a feasible, effective, and safe alternative for splanchnic aneurysms undergoing failed endovascular therapies.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","manuscriptTitle":"Salvage Surgeries for Splanchnic Artery Aneurysms after Failed Endovascular Therapies: Cases Series","msid":"","msnumber":"","nonDraftVersions":[{"code":1,"date":"2022-02-18 21:22:40","doi":"10.21203/rs.3.rs-1303488/v1","editorialEvents":[{"type":"communityComments","content":0}],"status":"published","journal":{"display":true,"email":"[email protected]","identity":"researchsquare","isNatureJournal":false,"hasQc":true,"allowDirectSubmit":true,"externalIdentity":"","sideBox":"","snPcode":"","submissionUrl":"/submission","title":"Research Square","twitterHandle":"researchsquare","acdcEnabled":true,"dfaEnabled":false,"editorialSystem":"","reportingPortfolio":"","inReviewEnabled":false,"inReviewRevisionsEnabled":true}}],"origin":"","ownerIdentity":"7ade4554-2527-4681-8ae5-0ca48e4fd0e2","owner":[],"postedDate":"February 18th, 2022","published":true,"recentEditorialEvents":[],"rejectedJournal":[],"revision":"","amendment":"","status":"posted","subjectAreas":[],"tags":[],"updatedAt":"2022-08-18T07:29:24+00:00","versionOfRecord":[],"versionCreatedAt":"2022-02-18 21:22:40","video":"","vorDoi":"","vorDoiUrl":"","workflowStages":[]},"version":"v1","identity":"rs-1303488","journalConfig":"researchsquare"},"__N_SSP":true},"page":"/article/[identity]/[[...version]]","query":{"redirect":"/article/rs-1303488","identity":"rs-1303488","version":["v1"]},"buildId":"_2-kVJe1T_tPrBINL-cwx","isFallback":false,"isExperimentalCompile":false,"dynamicIds":[84888],"gssp":true,"scriptLoader":[]}