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Myocardial Infarction by Percutaneous Embolization Coil Deployment in a Swine Model

Myocardial Infarction by Percutaneous Embolization Coil Deployment in a Swine Model

Published on: November 4, 2021

Tibioperoneal trunk pseudoaneurysm coil embolization.

Antonio Micari¹, Giuseppe Vadalà

¹Invasive Cardiology Unit, Villa Maria Eleonora Hospital, Palermo, Italy. antoniomicari@tiscali.it

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions : Official Journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions

|January 23, 2010

Summary

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Pseudoaneurysms of the tibioperoneal trunk are rare but can threaten limbs. Coil embolization offers a successful endovascular treatment alternative to open surgery for these vascular lesions.

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Myocardial Infarction by Percutaneous Embolization Coil Deployment in a Swine Model

Myocardial Infarction by Percutaneous Embolization Coil Deployment in a Swine Model

Published on: November 4, 2021

Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Interventional Radiology
Endovascular Therapy

Background:

Pseudoaneurysms of the tibioperoneal trunk are uncommon and pose a significant risk of limb loss.
Treatment options include both open surgical repair and percutaneous endovascular techniques.

Observation:

A case report details a large pseudoaneurysm of the tibioperoneal trunk.
The patient had a history of endocarditis, a potential predisposing factor.

Findings:

Successful treatment of the pseudoaneurysm was achieved using coil embolization.
This endovascular approach effectively sealed the vascular defect.

Implications:

Endovascular treatment, specifically coil embolization, should be considered a viable alternative to open surgery for tibioperoneal trunk pseudoaneurysms.
This minimally invasive technique offers a promising option for limb salvage in complex vascular cases.