Successful management of iliac artery perforation during peripheral angioplasty: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral artery disease is commonly managed with percutaneous balloon angioplasty, now the standard for replacing open surgical methods. Although generally effective, this procedure can lead to complications, including the rare but potentially fatal vessel perforation. Prompt identification and intervention are crucial to avoid severe outcomes. This case report presents a rare instance of iliac artery perforation during angioplasty, successfully managed with a covered stent.

Case summary

A 58-year-old male with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus presented with a non-healing ulcer and claudication in the left lower limb. Computed tomography (CT) angiography revealed complete occlusion of the left external iliac artery and significant stenosis of the right

SUBMITTER: Sahoo SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11940739 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature