Endovascular graft placement for femoral artery erosion caused by recurrent vulvar carcinoma

Susanne Kim, Lisa Anderson, James E. Silberzweig

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Abstract

Background: Advances in minimally-invasive endovascular therapy have offered an efficient alternative to conventional open surgery in patients with severe comorbidities. Case: We report a case of severe hemorrhage resulting from recurrent vulvar carcinoma-associated erosion of the left common femoral and proximal left superficial femoral arteries which was successfully managed with percutaneous endovascular stent-graft placement, achieving immediate hemostasis and maintaining lower extremity perfusion while awaiting more invasive and definitive treatment. Conclusion: Endovascular stent-graft placement of eroded artery, in an infected field, is technically feasible in an emergency situation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)572-574
Number of pages3
JournalGynecologic Oncology
Volume111
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Hemorrhage
  • Transluminal endovascular graft
  • Vulvar carcinoma

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