Recurrent rupture of a hypogastric aneurysm caused by spontaneous recanalization of an Amplatzer vascular plug

J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2006 Jun;17(6):1037-41. doi: 10.1097/01.RVI.0000222821.56922.03.

Abstract

A patient with a ruptured hypogastric aneurysm was treated via an endovascular approach with coils in the outflow vessels and an Amplatzer vascular plug (AVP) in the main trunk. After 4 weeks, the patient was readmitted with a recurrence of rupture of the hypogastric aneurysm caused by recanalization of the AVP. Final occlusion of the hypogastric artery was achieved by placement of a stent-graft and additional coils. In consideration of this experience, it is recommended that additional coils or several AVPs be used and early contrast medium-enhanced computed tomography follow-up be performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / therapy*
  • Contrast Media
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Recurrence
  • Stents
  • Stomach / blood supply*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Contrast Media