Efficacy analysis of 17 cases of splenic artery aneurysms embolization by sandwich technique using coils combined with NBCA tissue glue
Aim:To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of transcatheter embolization with n-butyl-2-cyanoacry-late(NBCA)tissue glue and coils in the way of sandwich pattern for the treatment of splenic artery aneurysms.Methods:From March 2018 to July 2023,17 patients with splenic artery aneurysms who accepted transcatheter embolization of NBCA tissue glue and coils in the way of sandwich pattern were selected.Clinical features and imaging data were retrospectively analyzed,and the technical success rate,clinical efficacy and surgical complications were evaluated.Results:Among 17 pa-tients,9 males and 8 females,aged from 33 to 77 years.There were 20 true and 2 false aneurysms,3 cases were multiple and 14 cases were single;3 were located in the proximal,10 in the middle and 9 in the distal segment of the splenic artery.All patients were successfully embolized without serious surgical complications.The patients were followed up for 3 to 36 months.Abdominal enhanced CT showed that the cast of splenic artery aneurysms were stable,the embolization was com-plete and no signs of recurrence,enlargement or rupture.Conclusion:Transcatheter embolization with NBCA tissue glue and coils in the way of sandwich pattern is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of splenic artery aneurysms.