Persistent Sciatic Artery Aneurysm With Distal Embolization Treated Endovascular - A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Embryology
• Interventional Radiology

Background:

• Persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare embryologic remnant of the internal iliac artery, with an incidence of 0.03-0.06%.
• PSA aneurysms can lead to neurological compression or thromboembolic and ischemic complications.
• Recurrent thromboembolic symptoms pose a significant clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a case of recurrent thromboembolic symptoms secondary to a persistent sciatic artery aneurysm.
• To demonstrate the successful endovascular management of this rare condition.

Main Methods:

• A case presentation of a patient with recurrent thromboembolic symptoms and a PSA aneurysm.
• Description of the endovascular treatment procedure.

Main Results:

• Successful exclusion of the persistent sciatic artery aneurysm.
• Resolution of recurrent thromboembolic symptoms post-intervention.

Conclusions:

• Endovascular treatment is a viable and effective option for managing persistent sciatic artery aneurysms.
• Early diagnosis and intervention can prevent severe ischemic complications.