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Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm

Posted by meely @meely, Mar 11 3:37pm

I have an aneurysm in my SMA (Arc of Buhler specifically) with occluded celiac axis artery. 3 opinions say that surgery/stent is too risky so we’re monitoring. Surgery would involve a bypass. I know it’s extremely rare but wondered if anyone else has this? 67 year old otherwise healthy female.

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xrayari | @xrayari | Apr 12 6:20pm
In reply to @meely "Thanks for the info. The doctors I see all recommend 6 month monitoring and CT scans..." + (show)
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Thanks for the info. The doctors I see all recommend 6 month monitoring and CT scans are better than ultrasounds. The conference(s) of doctors all believe stenting is out and open surgery would be the last/best option. Mine is calcified which may be giving it a layer of protection.

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I'll let you know if I learn anything new. Good luck to you. Please feel free to message me.

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