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Infected Massive Thrombosed Persistent Sciatic Artery Aneurysm Treated by Small Incision Drainage: A Case Report
Hirofumi Sugawara1, Hitoshi Goto1, Daijirou Akamatsu1
1Department of Surgery, Tohoku University Hospital, Sendai, Japan.
EJVES Vascular Forum
|December 23, 2020
Summary
Infected persistent sciatic artery aneurysm (PSAA) is rare. A less invasive surgical drainage and thrombus removal via a small incision effectively treated a massive thrombosed PSAA in an elderly patient, with good long-term outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Persistent sciatic artery aneurysm (PSAA) is an exceptionally rare vascular malformation.
- Infected PSAA represents an even rarer clinical presentation, posing significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
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