Endovascular Repair of Incidentally Found Subclavian Artery Aneurysm: A Case Report From an Urban Level 1 Trauma Center

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2018 Jul;52(5):382-385. doi: 10.1177/1538574418763208. Epub 2018 Mar 11.

Abstract

Subclavian artery aneurysms (SAAs) are historically rare peripheral aneurysm. However, it can be associated with serious life-threatening complications including rupture, thrombosis, and embolism. The majority of such aneurysms are found incidentally. Historically, SAA have been repaired via an open approach. Increasing case reports demonstrate successful management of SAAs with endovascular repair. The present report describes a case of incidentally discovered large proximal saccular subclavian aneurysm with suspected remote traumatic etiology with a successful endovascular repair.

Keywords: endovascular repair; remote trauma; subclavian artery.

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation* / instrumentation
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Endovascular Procedures*
  • Hospitals, Urban*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents
  • Subclavian Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Subclavian Artery / surgery*
  • Trauma Centers*
  • Treatment Outcome