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Semin intervent Radiol 2007; 24(1): 029-033
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-971182
Copyright © 2007 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Endovascular Therapy of Superior Gluteal Artery Aneurysms: Case Report and Review of Literature

Stephen P. Johnson1 , Wei-Shin Wang1 , Brian D. Peyton2 , Thomas Whitehill2
  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
  • 2Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
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27 March 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

We report two cases of superior gluteal artery aneurysms successfully treated with coil embolization and review treatment options for these lesions. Our experience in the treatment of three total aneurysms, two likely post-traumatic in etiology and one mycotic, suggests that endovascular therapy is an effective alternative to open surgery when treating superior gluteal artery aneurysms.

KEYWORDS

Gluteal aneurysm - coil embolization - endovascular

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Stephen P JohnsonM.D. 

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