Late rupture of ligated common iliac arteries.
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.
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