Transarterial Embolization for an Infected Internal Iliac Artery Aneurysm Without Recurrence for a Long Period: A Case Report

Overview

Journal Radiol Case Rep

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Radiology

Date 2024 May 21

PMID 38770390

Authors

Atsuhiro Ijiri

Yohsuke Suyama

Osamu Ishida

Koji Sumi

Koji Tsutsumi

Hiroshi Shinmoto

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Abstract

We report an 85-year-old man who underwent transarterial embolization (TAE) for an infected internal iliac artery aneurysm. The patient presented with fever and left lower abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) revealed the expansion of a left internal iliac artery aneurysm. We planned surgical treatment for an infected internal iliac artery aneurysm; however, the patient's age and general condition made the surgery high-risk. Therefore, we performed emergency TAE. The patient was administered antibiotics for 4 weeks and discharged on day 33 after the procedure with good progression. A 3-year follow-up CT scan showed aneurysm reduction and no recurrent infections. This case report highlights that TAE can be a treatment option for patients with an infected artery aneurysm.

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