Intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm due to stab wound

J Vasc Surg. 2005 Aug;42(2):352-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jvs.2005.03.058.

Abstract

Intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm is extremely rare, and only six cases have been reported in the English literature. We describe a case of intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm due to a stab wound, review the literature, and discuss therapeutic modalities. Intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm is at risk for early rupture, and diagnosis before rupture is mandatory. Although embolization is considered to be a feasible therapeutic method, we would emphasize the significance of the anatomic features of the intercostal arteries: multiple blood supplies into the pseudoaneurysm, such as the anterior and posterior intercostal arteries, and musculophrenic artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pleural Effusion / etiology
  • Thoracic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Injuries / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler
  • Wounds, Stab / complications*