An Institutional Review of Splenic Artery Aneurysm in Childbearing-Aged Females and Splenic Artery Aneurysm Rupture During Pregnancy. Is Screening Justified?

Abstract

Radiologic screening of all childbearing-aged females is not warranted, but identification of those at greater risk of harboring an asymptomatic SAA, along with the early institution of treatment according to current guidelines, may prevent maternal and fetal mortality in the rare event of SAA rupture during pregnancy.