title: Late rupture of ligated common iliac arteries.
abstract: Late rupture may follow simple ligation of the common iliac arteries after aortobifemoral grafting. Oversewing the origins of the arteries may prevent this rare but dangerous complication. A CT scan is recommended to investigate unexplained abdominal pain following aortic surgery.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D008026:Ligation / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous