Background:
Persistent sciatic artery is a rare embryological vascular anomaly, with an
incidence of 0.01%–0.05%. Up to 60% of persistent sciatic artery patients
will develop aneurysms that can subsequently lead to distal embolization and
a high risk of limb loss.
Method:
Here we report a case with acute limb ischemia caused by thrombus in a right
persistent sciatic artery aneurysm. The patient underwent endovascular
treatment by deploying a 10 × 150 mm stent graft (Viabahn) in the persistent
sciatic artery and two self-expanding bare stents (10 × 40 mm, 10 × 60 mm,
SMART) in the stent graft to reinforce the radial resistive force. In
addition, we conducted a literature review of articles published in PubMed
from 2001 to 2018 regarding stent graft repair of complete persistent
sciatic artery aneurysms. A total of 13 articles reported 13 patients with
complete persistent sciatic artery aneurysms who underwent endovascular
stent graft repair.
Result:
A favorable result was obtained for this patient, and computed tomographic
angiography at 6 months of follow-up revealed patent stent graft. Most
articles reported favorable results.
Conclusion:
Favorable results can be achieved with endovascular stent graft repair and
anticoagulation therapy for complete persistent sciatic artery
aneurysms.
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