Aneurysm of the gluteal artery.
One case of atherosclerotic gluteal artery aneurysm (GAA) is presented. The diagnosis was made preoperatively, and treatment involved ligation and division of the internal iliac artery only. This therapeutic option is discussed as the preferred one compared to the conventional two-step procedure.
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Department of Surgery, U.W.I., Jamaica.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications; D002081:Buttocks / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000601:surgery