Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Pseudoaneurysm: Is It a Real Emergency?

Ann Vasc Dis. 2017 Dec 25;10(4):423-425. doi: 10.3400/avd.cr.17-00048.

Abstract

Abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm is a rare but life-threatening condition that occurs due to penetrating or blunt trauma. Clinical manifestations are variable, and the time interval from the initial trauma to diagnosis is variable. A prompt diagnosis and an aggressive management approach are required to avoid catastrophic complications. Possible treatment options are open surgical repair, endovascular repair, pseudoanerysmal sac thrombosis induction through direct thrombin injection, and coil embolization. Here, we present the case of a 75-year-old man affected by an infrarenal abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm presenting with abdominal and lumbar pain for 3 days, who was successfully treated with an endograft.

Keywords: abdominal aortic pseudoaneurysm; blunt trauma; endovascular repair.

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  • Case Reports