Peroneal artery pseudoaneurysm – a case report and literature review
2007
Case Report on Peroneal Artery Pseudoaneurysm
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Sadat Umar, Teikchoon See, Cousins Claire, Hayes Paul, Gaunt Michael
Primary Institution: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Conclusion
Endovascular techniques can effectively treat pseudoaneurysms in challenging situations.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed a pseudoaneurysm after a thromboembolectomy.
- Endovascular coil embolization was performed successfully.
- Post-embolization ultrasound confirmed no flow into the pseudoaneurysm.
Takeaway
A man had a bulge in his leg after a procedure, and doctors used a special technique to fix it without surgery.
Methodology
The case was managed using endovascular techniques including selective catheterization and coil embolization.
Participant Demographics
A 68-year-old male with a history of multiple aneurysm repairs.
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