Endovascular exclusion of a persistent sciatic artery aneurysm causing distal embolization.J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2026 Aug; 12(4):102308.JV
Abstract
Persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare congenital vascular anomaly that may be complicated by aneurysm formation and distal embolization. A 72-year-old woman presented with acute calf and foot pain despite preserved distal pulses. Computed tomography angiography revealed a complete PSA with aneurysmal degeneration and mural thrombus. Endovascular exclusion using a Viabahn covered stent achieved successful aneurysm exclusion and restoration of distal perfusion. This case demonstrates that endovascular repair is an effective treatment option for PSA aneurysm complicated by distal embolization, offering a safer alternative to open surgery in avoiding sciatic nerve injury.
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Language
eng
PubMed ID
42325501
Citation
Zhou, QingYun, et al. "Endovascular Exclusion of a Persistent Sciatic Artery Aneurysm Causing Distal Embolization." Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, vol. 12, no. 4, 2026, p. 102308.
Zhou Q, Ren F, Zheng T. Endovascular exclusion of a persistent sciatic artery aneurysm causing distal embolization. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2026;12(4):102308.
Zhou, Q., Ren, F., & Zheng, T. (2026). Endovascular exclusion of a persistent sciatic artery aneurysm causing distal embolization. Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques, 12(4), 102308. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvscit.2026.102308
Zhou Q, Ren F, Zheng T. Endovascular Exclusion of a Persistent Sciatic Artery Aneurysm Causing Distal Embolization. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. 2026;12(4):102308. PubMed PMID: 42325501.
* Article titles in AMA citation format should be in sentence-case
TY - JOUR
T1 - Endovascular exclusion of a persistent sciatic artery aneurysm causing distal embolization.
AU - Zhou,QingYun,
AU - Ren,Feng,
AU - Zheng,Tao,
Y1 - 2026/05/14/
PY - 2026/3/3/received
PY - 2026/5/6/accepted
PY - 2026/6/22/medline
PY - 2026/6/22/pubmed
PY - 2026/6/22/entrez
PY - 2026/5/14/pmc-release
KW - Covered stent
KW - Endovascular repair
KW - Persistent sciatic artery
KW - Sciatic artery aneurysm
SP - 102308
EP - 102308
JF - Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques
JO - J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech
VL - 12
IS - 4
N2 - Persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare congenital vascular anomaly that may be complicated by aneurysm formation and distal embolization. A 72-year-old woman presented with acute calf and foot pain despite preserved distal pulses. Computed tomography angiography revealed a complete PSA with aneurysmal degeneration and mural thrombus. Endovascular exclusion using a Viabahn covered stent achieved successful aneurysm exclusion and restoration of distal perfusion. This case demonstrates that endovascular repair is an effective treatment option for PSA aneurysm complicated by distal embolization, offering a safer alternative to open surgery in avoiding sciatic nerve injury.
SN - 2468-4287
UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/prime/citation/42325501/Endovascular_exclusion_of_a_persistent_sciatic_artery_aneurysm_causing_distal_embolization.
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DP - Unbound Medicine
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