[Endovascular treatment of isolated aneurysms of the hypogastric artery: technical considerations apropos of 2 cases]

Chir Ital. 1996;48(4):47-50.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Isolated aneurysm of the internal iliac artery is uncommon, with an incidence approaching 0.4%; its diagnosis is difficult; its natural course is progressive expansion and rupture. Two cases of hypogastric aneurysms, promptly treated with embolization, are reported. In selected patients the endovascular technique can represent a good alternative to the traditional surgical treatment that is associated with higher complication and mortality rate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Angiography
  • Embolization, Therapeutic* / methods
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed