Iatrogenic iliac artery rupture and type a dissection after endovascular repair of type B aortic dissection

Ann Thorac Surg. 2004 Jan;77(1):317-9. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(03)00763-x.

Abstract

We report a case of two iatrogenic complications after endovascular repair of a type B aortic dissection treated for abdominal aortic branch ischemia. A rupture of the common iliac artery occurred first during the procedure. A type A dissection occurred 12 days later. The proximal part of the aortic endovascular graft had created a tear in the aortic wall resulting in a retrograde type A dissection. Although aortic endovascular grafting is apparently associated with less morbidity and mortality, potentially lethal complications, both acute and delayed, may arise.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / classification
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Aortic Dissection / classification
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / injuries*
  • Intraoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Rupture
  • Time Factors