Ruptured hypogastric artery aneurysms: a contemporary review

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2013 Apr;47(3):239-44. doi: 10.1177/1538574413475887. Epub 2013 Feb 5.

Abstract

The ruptured hypogastric artery aneurysm (RHAA) is a rare clinical entity with an evolving and dynamic therapeutic armamentarium. The anatomical location and varied clinical presentation can pose a challenge for successful repair. Recently, endovascular and hybrid operative repairs have significantly improved the historically high-operative mortality rate. We present an illustrative case and contemporary review of the literature with respect to RHAA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured* / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured* / epidemiology
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured* / therapy
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Endovascular Procedures
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvis / blood supply*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome