Internal Iliac Artery Aneurysm

Internal iliac artery aneurysms are rare. In most instances, they do not cause symptoms unless they rupture. Mortality after rupture is about 50%. Aneurysm under 25-30mm in size can be watched with serial imaging – typically CT. Aneurysms > 25-30mm should be treated to avoid rupture. Endovascular repair is preferred to open surgery as it…

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Groin Pseudoaneurysm

Advantages of an endovascular approach versus an open surgical procedure are clear – safer, faster recovery, no general anesthesia, almost no risk of infection, and no large groin incision.

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Thrombosed Popliteal Artery Aneurysm

A 75-year-old male with severe PAD. Prior endovascular AAA repair. Prior right leg bypass graft times 2. Both failed. Prior right leg percutaneous bypass graft 9 months ago for CLI. Worsening left leg claudication and rest pain. The patient has a thrombosed bilobed popliteal artery aneurysms. Recanalization failed using conventional techniques even with antegrade and retrograde…

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Claudication for 4 Months

63-year-old male with a sudden onset of left leg claudication. Symptoms started after a day of gardening. CT Angiography demonstrated a thrombosed right popliteal artery aneurysm. The aneurysm was treated with stent grafting and resolution of symptoms.

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