TRANSCATHETER EMBOLIZATION OF A RUPTURED SUPERIOR GLUTEAL ARTERY ANEURYSM - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Purpose: To report the successful coil embolization of a true gluteal artery aneurysm and review therapeutic options for this rare condition . Methods and Results: A ruptured superior gluteal artery aneurysm in a symptomatic 80-year-old man was successfully thrombosed by embolizat ion using a combination of Gianturco coils and helical platinum microc oils. Six-month computed tomography demonstrated persistent thrombosis of the aneurysm and resolution of the perivascular blood. Conclusions : This report offers support for the use of catheter-based techniques as an alternative to standard surgical repair of gluteal artery aneury sms.