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Isolated iliac artery aneurysms: six-year experience
Joana Ferreira1, Alexandra Canedo, Daniel Brandão
1Department of Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. joana222@hotmail.com
Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
|November 14, 2009
Summary
Repairing isolated iliac artery aneurysms (IAA) in 11 male patients showed low morbidity and mortality. Both surgical and endovascular treatments were effective for this rare vascular condition.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Aneurysm Repair
- Iliac Artery Aneurysm
Background:
- Isolated iliac artery aneurysms (IAA) are rare vascular conditions.
- Characterizing IAA management is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review institutional experience in repairing isolated iliac artery aneurysms (IAA) over six years.
- To evaluate treatment outcomes and patient characteristics for isolated IAA.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records for patients undergoing isolated IAA repair.
- Data collected included demographics, vascular risk factors, treatment type, and outcomes.
Main Results:
- 11 male patients with 16 aneurysms treated; mean age 69.2 years.
- Hypertension was prevalent; smokers diagnosed 10 years earlier.
- No postoperative deaths; low morbidity with elective surgical and endovascular repair.
Conclusions:
- Isolated IAA is a rare pathology requiring careful management.
- Both surgical and endovascular approaches offer low morbidity and mortality for IAA repair.
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