Persistent sciatic artery aneurysm treated with concomitant tibial bypass and vascular plug embolization

J Vasc Surg. 2009 Oct;50(4):915-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.04.072. Epub 2009 Jun 27.

Abstract

The presence of a persistent sciatic artery is a rare congenital vascular malformation. Complications associated with aneurysmal degeneration of this aberrant vessel include rupture, thrombosis, and embolization with obliteration of outflow vessels. We describe the case of an 82-year-old female presenting with critical limb ischemia due to embolization from a partially thrombosed persistent sciatic artery aneurysm. Successful treatment was achieved via a common femoral to posterior tibial artery bypass with the great saphenous vein and vascular plug embolization of the aneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / abnormalities*
  • Ischemia / etiology
  • Ischemia / therapy*
  • Leg / blood supply*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Radiography
  • Risk Assessment
  • Tibial Arteries / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Patency
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods*