"Splenic artery aneurysms account for approximately 60–70% of visceral artery aneurysms. They are the third most common site of intra‑abdominal aneurysms after the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries 19,20."
"The overall risk of rupture is estimated at ~6%. However, in the event of rupture, there is a relatively high mortality rate of ~ 30% (range 25-36%) 4,18. Pregnancy is a risk factor for rupture, particularly in the third trimester, with very high maternal (80%) and fetal (90%) mortality rates 18."
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"This article focuses on the true splenic artery aneurysm; please refer to splenic artery pseudoaneurysms for a specific discussion on this entity."