Hepatic artery aneurysm repair: a case report
Author Information
Author(s): Jaunoo SS, Tang TY, Uzoigwe C, Walsh SR, Gaunt ME
Primary Institution: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Hypothesis
Is there a difference in cardiac risk for patients undergoing vascular surgery within 6 months of a myocardial infarction compared to those undergoing surgery after 6 months?
Conclusion
There is no significant difference in cardiac risk in patients who have undergone vascular surgery within 6 months of a myocardial infarction compared with those who have had the operation in the 6 to 12 month time frame.
Supporting Evidence
- Repair is recommended for hepatic artery aneurysms larger than 2 cm.
- Monitoring alpha-glutathione-S-transferase can provide insights into hepatic function postoperatively.
- Recent studies show no significant difference in cardiac risk for surgery within 6 months of a myocardial infarction.
Takeaway
A man had a large liver artery bulge that was found by accident after a heart problem. He had surgery to fix it three months later and did well.
Methodology
The patient underwent delayed surgery for a hepatic artery aneurysm after a myocardial infarction, with postoperative monitoring using alpha-glutathione-S-transferase.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 58-year-old man with a history of myocardial infarction.
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