Inferior epigastric artery false aneurysms: review of the literature and case report.
| Title | Inferior epigastric artery false aneurysms: review of the literature and case report. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2007 |
| Authors | Georgiadis, G. S., Souftas V. D., Papas T. T., Lazarides M. K., & Prassopoulos P. |
| Journal | Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 182-6 |
| Date Published | 2007 Feb |
| ISSN | 1078-5884 |
| Keywords | Abdominal Injuries, Aneurysm, False, Angiography, Embolization, Therapeutic, Epigastric Arteries, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Wounds, Nonpenetrating |
| Abstract | A case report is presented of a IEA false aneurysm successfully embolized in a 50-year old man following a blunt abdominal injury. A literature review revealed another 15 cases. Most cases were iatrogenic (13/16) complicating abdominal wall procedures. Treatment options included open surgery (8 cases), percutaneous coil embolization (6), ultrasound guided thrombin injection or ultrasound guided compression (2). The selected treatment (surgical or non-surgical) was not affected by the size of the aneurysm (p=0.6) and was successful in all patients. However two of the non-surgically removed lesions (25%) remained unchanged in size for a long time causing discomfort. IEA false aneurysms represent an uncommon entity. Open surgery for IEA false aneurysms is easy and cheap. Endovascular approaches can lead to a long delay in resolution of the problem. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.08.006 |
| Alternate Journal | Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg |
| PubMed ID | 17055755 |
