open access
Minimally invasive treatment of subclavian artery aneurysms as an effective and safe method of treatment in patients with multiple burdens, on the example of experience of the team from Vascular Surgery Department with Endovascular Procedures Unit of the
open access
Abstract
The authors present a review of literature concerning symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of subclavian artery aneurysms, which constitute 0.13–0.5% of all peripheral arterial aneurysms. Usually, they are asymptomatic and remain undiagnosed for a long time or may cause troublesome symptoms, diagnostic errors and serious threats. A large part of even asymptomatic subclavian artery aneurysms require surgical treatment. Once detected, the presence of subclavian artery aneurysm should incline to look for aneurysms in other locations, as they coexist in 33–47%. Based on our observations, we have presented the possibilities of an effective and safe therapeutic approach, including endovascular methods, particularly in patients with significant burdens.
Abstract
The authors present a review of literature concerning symptoms, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of subclavian artery aneurysms, which constitute 0.13–0.5% of all peripheral arterial aneurysms. Usually, they are asymptomatic and remain undiagnosed for a long time or may cause troublesome symptoms, diagnostic errors and serious threats. A large part of even asymptomatic subclavian artery aneurysms require surgical treatment. Once detected, the presence of subclavian artery aneurysm should incline to look for aneurysms in other locations, as they coexist in 33–47%. Based on our observations, we have presented the possibilities of an effective and safe therapeutic approach, including endovascular methods, particularly in patients with significant burdens.
Keywords
aneurysm, subclavian artery aneurysm, endovascular treatment
About this articleTitle
Minimally invasive treatment of subclavian artery aneurysms as an effective and safe method of treatment in patients with multiple burdens, on the example of experience of the team from Vascular Surgery Department with Endovascular Procedures Unit of the
Journal
Chirurgia Polska (Polish Surgery)
Issue
Pages
74-83
Published online
2015-10-15
Page views
729
Article views/downloads
2195
Bibliographic record
Chirurgia Polska 2014;16(2):74-83.
Keywords
aneurysm
subclavian artery aneurysm
endovascular treatment
Authors
Krzysztof Wołkowski
Andrzej Brzychczy
Mariusz Trystuła
Tomasz Drążkiewicz
