Pseudoaneurysm and subsequent venous thromboembolism after subintimal angioplasty for chronic total occlusion in the superficial femoral artery

We present a case of the patient who developed pseudoaneurysm formation in the superficial femoral artery (SFA) after endovascular therapy with subintimal approach. At sub-acute phase, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism were caused by the SFA pseudoaneurysm. The pseudoaneurysm was treated with implantation of a covered stent sealing the entry point. Attention should be paid to pseudoaneurysm following subintimal angioplasty, and a covered stent can be an option as bailout treatment.>
Source: Journal of Cardiology Cases - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research