A ruptured aneurysm in persistent sciatic artery: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare congenital anomaly, but in many cases it is a clinically important condition. PSA is susceptible to atherosclerotic degeneration, resulting in aneurysmal dilatation, occlusive thrombosis, or thromboembolization. PSA aneurysm is associated with distal embolization, sciatic neuropathy, or rupture. We describe a case of a patient with a ruptured PSA aneurysm treated by exclusion of the aneurysm and bypass between the common iliac artery and the PSA distal to the aneurysm, and discuss treatment of PSA aneurysm.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, Ruptured
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Leg