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Internal iliac artery aneurysm following aortic reconstruction
H A Brings1, J D Murray, J T Light
1Department of General Surgery (Vascular Surgery Division), Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA 92134-5000, USA.
Annals of Vascular Surgery
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Internal iliac artery aneurysms are rare, especially after aortic reconstruction. This case highlights a 7 cm aneurysm 12 years post-abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, emphasizing surveillance needs.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Aneurysm Research
Background:
- Internal iliac artery aneurysms are infrequently reported.
- True aneurysms post-aortic reconstruction are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 73-year-old male presented with a 7 cm asymptomatic left internal iliac artery aneurysm.
- The aneurysm was discovered 12 years after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair with a bifurcation graft.
Findings:
- This case represents one of the few documented instances of a true internal iliac artery aneurysm following aortic reconstruction.
- The patient's aneurysm was asymptomatic at presentation.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of long-term surveillance after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
- Further research into the incidence and management of these rare aneurysms is warranted.