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T J Bunt¹, H K Gill, D C Smith

¹Department of Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center, CA 92354, USA.

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|September 25, 1997

Summary

Infected pseudoaneurysms can occur late after iliac artery stenting. This rare complication, developing 22 months post-procedure, highlights the need for prophylactic antibiotics during stent placement.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Infectious Diseases
Interventional Cardiology

Background:

Iliac artery stenting is a common procedure for peripheral artery disease.
Pseudoaneurysm formation and infection are rare but serious complications.
These complications typically occur shortly after stent placement.