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9mm splenic artery aneurysm is something to worry about

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Dr. Joel Gotvald answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Possibly: Most splenic artery aneurysms are not at any significant risk of rupture & bleeding until they reach around 20 mm so most vascular surgeons recommend following them annually until they reach that size, then repairing them at that time (most often with embolization or stenting rather than surgery). Occasionally an aneurysm will be symptomatic or grow fast & repair would be needed sooner than 20 mm.

Answered 1/9/2019

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Consult vascular : Typically it can wait till 20 mm You should have follow up

Answered 2/3/2018

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