Atheroembolization: a harmful complication of therapeutic internal iliac artery occlusion

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_5DB274BAC222
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Publication sub-type
Case report (case report): feedback on an observation with a short commentary.
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Publications
Institution
Title
Atheroembolization: a harmful complication of therapeutic internal iliac artery occlusion
Journal
Journal of Vascular Surgery
Author(s)
Marty  B., Perruchoud  C., Wicky  S., Guillou  L., Von Segesser  L. K.
ISSN
0741-5214 (Print)
Publication state
Published
Issued date
11/2002
Volume
36
Number
5
Pages
1062-5
Notes
Case Reports
Journal Article --- Old month value: Nov
Abstract
Coil embolization of the internal iliac artery (IIA) for proper endovascular treatment of aortoiliac aneurysms is a procedure with an acceptable morbidity rate consisting of buttock claudication in 12% to 55% and erectile dysfunction in 1% to 13%. Atheroembolic complications in this context are not yet reported. We present a case with gangrene of the prepuce and focal cutaneous necrosis of the ipsilateral buttock and foot after coil embolization of one IIA. Multiple atheroemboli were found with the histopathologic examination of the excised prepuce. Atheroembolization is a rare complication of therapeutic IIA occlusion, and the ischemic sequels can be severe because of the coincidence of atheroembolization and occlusion of the main supplying artery.
Keywords
Angiography Buttocks/pathology Embolism, Cholesterol/*etiology/radiography Embolization, Therapeutic/*adverse effects Foot/pathology Gangrene/etiology Humans Iliac Aneurysm/*therapy Iliac Artery Male Middle Aged Penis/pathology
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Web of science
Open Access
Yes
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