Successful embolization of a suprascapular artery aneurysm.

Authors :: Bucci F
P P
B S
R C
L F
A R
Source :: Annals of vascular surgery [Ann Vasc Surg] 2014 Jan; Vol. 28 (1), pp. 261.e15-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 May 28.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: A 45-year-old woman was referred to our service because 9 months earlier she had developed a pulsating mass on the right supraclavicular fossa and torticollis. Ultrasounds and computed tomographic arteriography showed the presence of a subclavian collateral artery aneurysm with a diameter of 21 mm. On selective arteriography, an aneurysm of a suprascapular artery arising directly from the right subclavian artery was reported. The presence of thoracic outlet syndrome was excluded. The aneurysm was successfully treated with ethylene-vinyl alcohol polymer, a liquid embolic agent. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 1 in good general condition. After 12 months, control ultrasounds confirmed the complete thrombosis of the aneurysm sac.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)