Embolization of a false aneurysm fistulized to the contralateral common iliac artery. A case report

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 1998 Feb;39(1):35-7.

Abstract

We describe a patient who developed a false aneurysm interposed between bilateral common iliac arterial stumps 6 years after replacement of a bifurcated graft for repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. The false aneurysm formed a fistula to the contralateral common iliac artery stump. In the light of this patient's history of severe arterial disease, weakness of the arterial wall was thought to be responsible for this anastomotic false aneurysm. Due to significant risk factors, the patient was treated with transcatheter intervention and he recovered without complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / etiology*
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / therapy*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Iliac Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Iliac Artery / surgery
  • Male
  • Polytetrafluoroethylene
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy

Substances

  • Polytetrafluoroethylene