Endovascular Management of Infected Iliofemoral Pseudoaneurysms: A Case Series

We present our experience regarding the efficacy and outcome of endovascular treatment of infected iliofemoral arterial pseudoaneurysms with covered stents. Our experience with 5 cases showed that stent grafting combined with antibiotic therapy and provisional drainage may be a safe and effective option in patients with cancer, patients with history of multiple hip revisions, and drug-addicted users. In our small case series, the reinfection rate was null and no covered stent thrombosis occurred. These results are fairly encouraging, but further studies with longer follow-up in a larger number of patients are needed to confirm the efficacy and durability of the technique.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - September 13, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Moulakakis, K. G., Sfyroeras, G. S., Alexiou, V. G., Kakisis, J., Lazaris, A., Vasdekis, S. N., Brountzos, E. N., Geroulakos, G. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research