Embolization of spontaneous rupture of an aneurysm of the ovarian artery supplying the uterus with fibroids

We report a case of spontaneous retroperitoneal hemorrhage caused by rupture of an aneurysm of the right ovarian artery in a 55-year-old woman. Diagnosis was achieved by computed tomography and arteriography. The ruptured aneurysm was treated by transcatheter arterial embolization using microcoils and gelatin sponge particles. This is the first case of rupture of an aneurysm of the ovarian artery not related to pregnancy, and the third case of embolization of a ruptured ovarian artery aneurysm in the literature. We illustrate the usefulness of embolization in treatment of an ovarian artery aneurysm without surgery.     

Microballoon Occlusion Test to Predict Colonic Ischemia After Transcatheter Embolization of a Ruptured Aneurysm of the Middle Colic Artery

A 76-year-old woman presented with sudden massive melena, and superior mesenteric arteriography showed an aneurysm in the middle colic artery (MCA). Because she had a history of right hemicolectomy and ligation of the inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) during open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, embolization of the MCA aneurysm was considered to pose a risk comparable to that of colonic ischemia. A microballoon occlusion test during occlusion of the MCA confirmed retrograde visualization of the IMA branches through the collateral arteries by way of the left internal iliac artery, and embolization was successfully performed using microcoils. No colonic ischemia or aneurysm rupture occurred after embolization.     

Early spontaneous occlusion of a vertebral artery dissecting aneurysm caused by subarachnoid hemorrhage: A case report

We report a case of vertebral artery dissecting aneurysm (VADA) that developed with subarachnoid hemorrhage and was found to be occluded based on subsequent digital subtraction angiography. Few reports have been published on ruptured VADA in which ipsilateral vertebral arteries are occluded. The proper management of this type of aneurysm is controversial. A 44-year-old woman developed a sudden onset headache. Computed tomography and three-dimensional computed tomography were immediately performed and showed subarachnoid hemorrhage and VADA distal to the right posterior inferior cerebellar artery bifurcation. We decided to treat the VADA immediately and performed digital subtraction angiography but found the VADA had spontaneously occluded. We performed coil embolization, including the aneurysm and the parent artery, with reference to the findings of three-dimensional computed tomography. On Day 16, recurrence was considered due to the finding of dilation of the distal end where the coil was embolized. An additional embolization was performed via the posterior communicating artery. No cases of endovascular treatment have been reported in VADA cases in which the rupture site is spontaneously occluded. In such cases, the treatment may be incomplete, so strict follow-up is required.     

Platinum coil treatment of complex aneurysms of the vertebrobasilar circulation

Summary Two patients with complex aneurysms of the vertebrobasilar system were treated using platinum coils. During these sessions, 22 coils were placed in a basilar tip aneurysm in a 48-year-old woman. Almost total occlusion of the lumen was achieved, excepted in the area from which the right posterior cerebral artery arose. A large fusiform vertebral artery aneurysm in a 6-year-old boy was treated using 16 coils, which partially occluded the lumen at initial embolization. Follow-up angiography 2 weeks later revealed almost complete occlusion of the lumen with preservation of the vertebral artery. Our experience indicates that coil embolization of complex intracranial aneurysms is an acceptable treatment alternative to surgery or to a detachable balloon.     

Two cases of ruptured cerebral aneurysms presenting with contralateral hematomas

We present two cases of hematoma contralateral to the aneurysm. Case 1 is a 62-year-old woman presenting with a large left frontal intraparenchymal hematoma (IPH) and a right posterior communicating artery (PCoA) aneurysm. This is the first reported case of a contralateral frontal IPH from PCoA aneurysm rupture. Case 2 is a 58-year-old male with right PCoA aneurysm and left sylvian SAH. Both patients underwent coil embolization of offending lesions, with repeat angiograms revealing no other vascular anomalies.     

Synchronous spontaneous arteriovenous fistula and aneurysm of the deep femoral artery incidentally found in a patient with aortic aneurysmal dissection

The patient was a 77-year-old man with sudden-onset chest and back pain. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) from the abdomen to the proximal thigh showed an aortic aneurysmal dissection (AAD) and a left deep femoral artery (DFA) aneurysm. The AAD was conservatively managed as there was no sign of increase. The left DFA aneurysm was surgically resected to avoid complications such as rupture, thromboembolism, and limb ischemia. On follow-up CTA obtained 3 weeks later, a spontaneous AVF in a varicose vein of the right DFA was noted. There were no symptoms associated with the AVF, and he was conservatively managed. However, the varicose vein gradually increased, and he underwent successful transarterial catheter embolization (TAE) with metal coils without any complications. After vascular repair of the aneurysm and the AVF of the right DFA, there was no sign of recurrence.     

颅内动脉瘤破裂早期介入治疗的临床价值

目的探讨颅内动脉瘤破裂后早期行数字减影血管造影(DSA)诊断价值并介入栓塞治疗的临床价值。方法对在我院治疗的38例自发性蛛网膜下腔出血患者行头颅CT扫描及早期DSA检查,并行血管内微弹簧圈栓塞治疗及或手术夹闭,包括GDC34例,手术夹闭4例。38例患者按Hunt-Hess分级:Ⅰ级30例、Ⅱ级6例、Ⅲ级1例、Ⅳ级1例,所有病例均行DSA造影及CT扫描。结果 CT扫描均提示不同程度的自发性蛛网膜下腔出血;脑血管DSA造影诊断:前交通动脉瘤13例,后交通动脉瘤16例,大脑中动脉瘤7例,颈内动脉分叉部2例。介入栓塞及手术夹闭成功36例,占94.7%。36例随访3～35个月无再次出血,全部病例CT复查显示弹簧圈形态、位置无改变,30例6个月后复查DSA未见动脉瘤复发。2例后交通复杂动脉瘤介入栓塞失败,家属不愿手术治疗,他们分别于术后1周及1月后死亡。结论对颅内动脉瘤破裂患者需尽早行数字减影血管造影(DSA)作出早期诊断,早期进行弹簧圈血管内栓塞治疗;DSA在诊断,治疗及患者随访中均发挥非常重要的作用。     

Aberrant Ovarian Artery Arising from the Common Iliac Artery: Case Report

A 46-year-old Vietnamese woman received embolization therapy in order to control postpartum hemorrhage. Angiography revealed an aberrant ovarian artery arising from the right common iliac artery. Superselective catheterization and subsequent embolization of the aberrant ovarian artery and bilateral uterine arteries were performed. Precise knowledge of the anatomic variations of the ovarian artery is important for successful embolization.     

Rupture of a hepatic metastasis from renal cell carcinoma

We describe a rare case of spontaneous rupture of a hepatic metastasis from renal cell carcinoma that was treated successfully by hepatic arterial embolization. A 65-year-old woman, who had been undergoing immunotherapy for inoperably disseminated renal carcinoma and lung metastases, presented with severe abdominal pain in a state of hypovolemic shock. Computed tomography revealed a highly attenuated mass lesion in the right lobe of the liver and massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage. Subsequent hepatic angiography showed extravasation from the feeding right hepatic artery. Transcatheter embolization of the right hepatic artery was subsequently performed, and the patient made an uneventful recovery. Although hepatic rupture due to metastatic cancer is extremely rare, transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) is an appropriate and useful treatment for massive hemorrhage caused by spontaneous rupture of liver metastasis.     

巨大动脉瘤的介入治疗

目的探讨巨大动脉瘤介入治疗的方法及疗效。方法对7例巨大动脉瘤(包括肺动脉瘤2例,肾动脉瘤2例,肱动脉瘤1例,右髂总动脉瘤1例,右髂内动脉瘤1例;其中真性动脉瘤5例,假性动脉瘤2例;原因为先天性、外伤性以及动脉硬化所致)3例采用置入带膜血管内支架治疗,2例采用动脉瘤内填塞治疗,2例采用部分动脉瘤内填塞加供血动脉栓塞治疗。结果7例巨大动脉瘤顺利完成了介入治疗手术,技术成功率为100％。6例动脉瘤闭塞,症状体征消失;1例右髂内动脉瘤复发破裂死亡。未出现其他并发症。结论介入方法是治疗巨大动脉瘤的有效方法。     

Recanalization of Splenic Artery Aneurysm After Transcatheter Arterial Embolization Using N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate

A 65-year-old woman who had been diagnosed as having microscopic polyangiitis developed sudden abdominal pain and entered a state of shock. Abdominal CT showed massive hemoperitoneum, and emergent angiography revealed a ruptured splenic artery aneurysm. After direct catheterization attempts failed due to tortuous vessels and angiospasm, transcatheter arterial embolization using an n-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA)-lipiodol mixture was successfully performed. Fifty days later, the patient developed sudden abdominal pain again. Repeated angiography demonstrated recanalization of the splenic artery and splenic artery aneurysm. This time, the recanalized aneurysm was embolized using metallic coils with the isolation method. Physicians should keep in mind that recanalization can occur after transcatheter arterial embolization using N-butyl cyanoacrylate, which has been used as a permanent embolic agent.     

Stent-assisted coil embolization of a traumatic wide-necked renal segmental artery pseudoaneurysm

We present the case of an Afghan woman with a renal segmental artery false aneurysm of the right kidney due to a shell splinter injury. Stent-assisted coil embolization of the aneurysm is described in detail.     

Transcatheter Coil Embolization of an Aneurysm of the Pancreatico-duodenal Artery with Occluded Celiac Trunk

We report on a case of a wide-necked aneurysm of the pancreatico-duodenal artery with occlusion of the celiac trunk in an asymptomatic patient. The aneurysm was considered to be at high risk of rupture. Successful embolization after interdisciplinary consultation was followed with color-coded duplex ultrasound (CCDS) demonstrating significant flow reduction. Three weeks later CCDS and angiography demonstrated exclusion of the aneurysm and a patent arterial supply of the liver and spleen fed by superior mesenteric artery (SMA) collaterals. The patient has done well so far, without major adverse clinical events or evidence for tissue necrosis of the liver, pancreas or spleen. Discussion of the case and review of the literature indicate that transcatheter embolization is the therapy of choice even in complicated cases.     

Spontaneous Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage from Adrenal Artery Aneurysm

Spontaneous adrenal hemorrhage is a very rare but serious disorder of the adrenal gland that can require emergent treatment. We report on a 42-year-old man who underwent selective angiography for diagnosis and treatment of retroperitoneal hemorrhage from small adrenal artery aneurysm. This case gives further details about the value of transluminal artery embolization in the management of visceral aneurysm rupture.     

Mycotic pulmonary artery aneurysm diagnosed 18 years after bacterial endocarditis

A 21-year-old woman with a history of bacterial endocarditis and ventricular septum defect repair was referred for evaluation of a mass in the right mid-lung field. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan of the chest showed an aneurysm of the right lateral pulmonary artery. The aneurysm was considered to be mycotic in origin. The aneurysm was treated by coil embolization using 19 detachable coils measuring 425 cm in overall length.     

Spontaneous Hemothorax in Neurofibromatosis Treated with Percutaneous Embolization

We evaluated the effectiveness of transcatheter arterial coil embolization therapy for the treatment of spontaneous hemothorax followed by aneurysm rupture in neurofibromatosis patients. Three patients were treated for massive hemothorax caused by arterial lesions associated with neurofibromatosis. Bleeding episodes were secondary to ascending cervical artery aneurysm and dissection of vertebral artery in 1 patient, and intercostal artery aneurysm with or without arteriovenous fistula in 2 patients. Patients were treated by transarterial coil embolization combined with chest drainage. In 1 patient, the ruptured ascending cervical artery aneurysm was well embolized but, shortly after the embolization, fatal hemorrhage induced by dissection of the vertebral artery occurred and the patient died. In the other 2 patients, the ruptured intercostal artery aneurysm was well embolized and they were successfully treated and discharged. Transcatheter arterial coil embolization therapy is an effective method for the treatment of spontaneous hemothorax followed by aneurysm rupture in neurofibromatosis patients.     

Transcatheter Embolization of Pulmonary Artery False Aneurysm Associated with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

A 29-year-old woman with primary pulmonary hypertension presented with recurrent hemoptysis. Contrast-enhanced CT of the chest demonstrated the enhanced mass surrounded by consolidation related to parenchymal hemorrhage. Pulmonary angiography suggested that the mass was a pulmonary artery false aneurysm. After a microcatheter was superselectively inserted into the parent artery of the false aneurysm, the false aneurysm was successfully treated by transcatheter embolization with coils. Her hemoptysis has never recurred.     

An anomalous hyperplastic anterior choroidal artery associated with an unruptured internal carotid–posterior communicating artery aneurysm

The anterior choroidal artery (AChA) injuries can result in severe neurologic deficits, so requiring careful observation to avoid inadvertent damage during neuroendovascular procedures. In this case report, we present the unusual case of an anomalous hyperplastic AChA associated with a fetal-type posterior communicating artery (PCoA), and an unruptured internal carotid artery (ICA) –PCoA aneurysm. A 54-year-old woman presented with persistent headache. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed an unruptured cerebral aneurysm in the right ICA, and cerebral angiography revealed a proximal fetal-type PComA and a distal anomalous hyperplastic AChA. Coil embolization was performed with no neurologic deficits and the target lesion was embolized with a total of 6 coils. An anomalous hyperplastic AchA has a lengthy course with numerous choroidal and perforating branches, and therefore, an abundant perfusion region. Thorough knowledge of the development and anatomy of anomalous arteries is important for safely performing endovascular procedures without causing any ischemic complications.     

A retained neurointerventional microcatheter fragment in the anterior communicating artery aneurysm in multi-slice computed tomography angiography

We present a case of multi-slice computed tomography angiography of a 60-year-old patient with a retained fragment of microcatheter within an anterior communicating artery (AcomA) aneurysm. This is a rare complication of Guglielmi detachable coil embolization. After an unsuccessful embolization procedure, the patient underwent surgery. During clipping of an AcomA aneurysm, the microcatheter traveled up the pericallosal branch of the right anterior cerebral artery. Subsequently, the microcatheter fragment did not prevent normal blood flow through the artery, and the patient has been doing well without neurological sequelae.     

Systemic supply to a pulmonary arteriovenous malformation: Potential explanation for recurrence

A pregnant woman presented with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome) and a single pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (AVM) that had been embolized 5 years previously. Partly due to pregnancy, recanalization of the aneurysm occurred with subsequent hemoptysis. Despite successful therapeutic reembolization of the afferent pulmonary artery, hemoptysis recurred 5 days later. At this time, recanalization of the pulmonary artery was not demonstrated by pulmonary angiography, but a systemic angiogram revealed a bronchial arterial supply to the pulmonary AVM. A systemic supply should always be sought in cases of recurrent hemoptysis after technically successful embolization of the feeding pulmonary artery. Received: 0/00/00/Accepted: 0/00/00