The formation of a pseudoaneurysm in a revascularized free flap is an extremely rare complication in microsurgery. The most effective treatment modality is still the subject of debate. We present the management of a case of pseudoaneurysm of the arterial pedicle of a radial free flap used after hemiglossopelvectomy in a patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. In our case, a 74-year-old man with the pseudoaneurism was successfully treated by endovascular stenting. Endovascular stenting can be considered an effective and safe procedure and a relevant alternative to open neck surgical treatment.
Management of radial artery pseudoaneurysm in radial forearm free flap: case report and review of the literature / Sessa, M.; Tonni, D.; Salsi, D.; Bodini, F. C.; Michieletti, E.; Cuda, D.. - In: RADIOLOGY CASE REPORTS. - ISSN 1930-0433. - 14:1(2019), pp. 10-13. [10.1016/j.radcr.2018.08.021]
Management of radial artery pseudoaneurysm in radial forearm free flap: case report and review of the literature
Cuda D.
2019-01-01
Abstract
The formation of a pseudoaneurysm in a revascularized free flap is an extremely rare complication in microsurgery. The most effective treatment modality is still the subject of debate. We present the management of a case of pseudoaneurysm of the arterial pedicle of a radial free flap used after hemiglossopelvectomy in a patient with squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue. In our case, a 74-year-old man with the pseudoaneurism was successfully treated by endovascular stenting. Endovascular stenting can be considered an effective and safe procedure and a relevant alternative to open neck surgical treatment.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
