Spontaneous ruptured splenic artery aneurysm: a case report
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چکیده
Splenic artery aneurysms are rare. We discuss a case of a 58-year-old gentleman presenting with collapse and shock secondary to spontaneous splenic artery aneurysm rupture. Patient underwent laparotomy and splenectomy then discharged home within a week of presentation.
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دوره 2 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2009