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[Endovascular treatment of iliac artery aneurysm]
J M Pisco1, L M Capitão, J C Branco
1Serviço de Radiologia, Hospital de Pulido Valente, Centro de Angiologia do Hospital de S. Louis, Lisboa.
Acta Medica Portuguesa
|January 5, 2002
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Atherosclerotic common iliac artery aneurysms can be treated with endoluminal stent-graft placement. This minimally invasive technique offers a viable alternative for managing these complex vascular conditions.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
Background:
- Iliac artery aneurysms are rare but serious vascular conditions.
- Atherosclerosis is a common cause of iliac artery aneurysms.
- Traditional surgical repair carries significant risks.
Observation:
- A case of common iliac artery aneurysm due to atherosclerosis is presented.
- The aneurysm was successfully treated using a percutaneous endoluminal stent-graft.
Findings:
- Percutaneous endoluminal stent-graft placement is a feasible treatment option.
- The technique involves minimally invasive endovascular repair.
- Literature review supports the use of stent-grafts for iliac aneurysms.
Implications:
- This approach may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with iliac artery aneurysms.
- Endovascular repair offers a less invasive alternative to open surgery.
- Further research should evaluate long-term outcomes of this technique.
Abstract:
The authors report a case of an aneurysm of the common iliac artery of atherosclerotic etiology, treated by percutaneous endoluminal stent-graft placement. They describe the technique and review the medical literature.