Rupture of a true giant aneurysm of the posterior tibial artery: a huge size of 6 cm on diameter

Ann Vasc Surg. 2010 Nov;24(8):1134.e9-13. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2010.01.016. Epub 2010 Jul 6.

Abstract

True aneurysms of tibial artery are rare occurrences and their rupture is really rare. We report the case of a 59-year-old man who, after an episode of bacterial endocarditis, presented a posterior tibial aneurysm formation evolved in rupture. To our knowledge, this is the first case of a true giant aneurysm rupture of the posterior tibial artery (diameter, 6 cm). The treatment consisted of aneurysmectomy and surgical arterial ligation. A follow-up of 24 months was performed with good results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Infected / complications*
  • Aneurysm, Infected / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, Infected / surgery
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / surgery
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Ligation
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tibial Arteries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Arteries* / surgery
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents