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Published on: November 24, 2016
An infrarenal aortic hypoplasia presented with claudication
Su-Ah Sung1, Young-Hwan Hwang, So-Young Lee
1Department of Internal Medicine, Eulji General Hospital, Seoul, Korea. soi@eulji.ac.kr
Journal of Korean Medical Science
|June 2, 2010
Summary
Infrarenal aortic hypoplasia, a rare condition, was identified in a woman with claudication. Surgical intervention with a graft successfully resolved her symptoms, improving lower limb blood flow.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Infrarenal aortic hypoplasia is a rare congenital or acquired condition affecting the abdominal aorta below the renal arteries.
- Claudication, or pain during physical activity, can be a symptom of compromised blood flow to the lower extremities.
Observation:
- A 52-year-old woman presented with symptoms of claudication.
- Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) demonstrated an abrupt absence of the infrarenal aorta.
- Collateral circulation was observed to supply the iliofemoral systems.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with infrarenal aortic hypoplasia.
- A surgical procedure involved interposing a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) graft.
- The graft connected the aortic stump to the iliac bifurcation.
Implications:
- Successful surgical management of infrarenal aortic hypoplasia can alleviate claudication symptoms.
- This case highlights the utility of CTA in diagnosing rare aortic anomalies.
- Revascularization strategies are effective for managing limb ischemia due to aortic hypoplasia.
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