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Leaking hepatic artery aneurysm successfully treated with covered stent
Abdelazim Hashim1, Suhail Allaqaband, Tanvir Bajwa
1Aurora Sinai Medical Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Milwaukee Clinical Campus, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Summary
Hepatic artery aneurysms (HAAs) are rare but can rupture. This case study shows successful endovascular stenting for a leaking HAA, offering a minimally invasive treatment option.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Hepatic artery aneurysms (HAAs) are rare, with a low incidence of 0.02%.
- HAAs constitute 12-20% of all visceral aneurysms.
- Rupture risk for HAAs is significant, ranging from 14% to 80%.
Observation:
- Traditional treatments for HAAs include surgery and transcatheter coil embolization.
- Percutaneous HAA stenting is an infrequently reported procedure.
- A 72-year-old female presented with a leaking HAA.
Findings:
- Successful endovascular stenting was performed to treat the leaking HAA.
- This case demonstrates the efficacy of endovascular stenting in managing HAA.
Implications:
- Endovascular stenting presents a viable, minimally invasive alternative for HAA treatment.
- Further research into percutaneous stenting for HAAs is warranted.
- This approach may improve outcomes for patients with hepatic artery aneurysms.
