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The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Abdominal Visceral Artery Aneurysms

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Abdominal visceral artery aneurysms (VAA) include true and false aneurysms. The majority are asymptomatic and are discovered on cross-sectional imaging performed for unrelated clinical indications. With the maturation of techniques and devices used for embolization procedures and the treatment of aneurysms in other locations, most VAAs are now suitable for treatment by minimally invasive transcatheter techniques. The choice of technique used greatly depends on the local anatomy of the VAA and the experience of the interventional radiologist in complex vascular interventional techniques.

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    Anna-Maria Belli, George Markose & Robert Morgan

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Belli, AM., Markose, G. & Morgan, R. The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Management of Abdominal Visceral Artery Aneurysms. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 35, 234–243 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-011-0201-3

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