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Pediatric isolated bilateral iliac aneurysm.
R Chithra1, R Ajai Sundar, B Velladuraichi
1Department of Vascular Surgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India. chithrabarvadheesh@yahoo.co.in
Journal of Vascular Surgery
|February 26, 2013
Summary
Bilateral iliac artery aneurysms are exceptionally rare in children. This case highlights a successful surgical repair in a 3-year-old using vein grafts for idiopathic aneurysms.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Aneurysms in children are uncommon and often linked to underlying conditions like arteritis or connective tissue disorders.
- Isolated iliac artery aneurysms, particularly bilateral ones, represent a very rare subset of pediatric vascular pathology.
Observation:
- A 3-year-old patient presented with bilateral idiopathic common iliac artery aneurysms.
- The rarity of this condition in pediatric patients underscores the need for careful diagnosis and management.
Findings:
- The bilateral idiopathic common iliac aneurysms were successfully treated using autogenous vein grafts.
- This surgical approach demonstrated effective restoration of vascular integrity in a pediatric patient.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of rare pediatric vascular conditions.
- Successful surgical repair with autogenous vein grafts offers a viable treatment option for similar rare pediatric aneurysms.
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