Transcatheter Embolization of a Ruptured Superior Gluteal Artery Aneurysm: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Abstract

Purpose:

To report the successful coil embolization of a true gluteal artery aneurysm and review therapeutic options for this rare condition.

Methods and Results:

A ruptured superior gluteal artery aneurysm in a symptomatic 80-year-old man was successfully thrombosed by embolization using a combination of Gianturco coils and helical platinum microcoils. Six-month computed tomography demonstrated persistent thrombosis of the aneurysm and resolution of the perivascular blood.

Conclusions:

This report offers support for the use of catheter-based techniques as an alternative to standard surgical repair of gluteal artery aneurysms.

Keywords

coil embolization transcatheter embolization endovascular techniques

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