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Transcatheter embolization of abdominal aortic aneurysms
AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|April 1, 1982
Summary
This study reports on four patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms treated with axillary bifemoral bypass and transcatheter embolization. The procedure successfully achieved complete or partial thrombosis of the aneurysms in all cases.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) pose significant risks, often requiring complex surgical interventions.
- Unresected AAAs present unique management challenges.
Observation:
- Four patients with unresected AAAs underwent axillary bifemoral bypass surgery.
- Following bypass, transcatheter embolization using steel coils and Gelfoam was performed.
Findings:
- Three of the four patients achieved complete thrombosis of their abdominal aortic aneurysms.
- One patient experienced partial thrombosis of the aneurysm post-embolization.
Implications:
- Transcatheter embolization following axillary bifemoral bypass is a viable option for managing unresected AAAs.
- This technique offers a potential minimally invasive approach to induce aneurysm thrombosis.