A case of postgunshot deep femoral artery pseudo-aneurysm managed with coil embolization: A case report and literature review

Abstract

In this case, the patient sustained a gunshot injury to the thigh and underwent surgery to treat a comminuted fracture. Six weeks after discharge, the patient presented with upper-thigh pain. Doppler ultrasound showed a deep femoral artery pseudoaneurysm, confirmed with computerized tomography (CT). We used coil embolization, a newly used method worldwide in recent years, to occlude the pseudoaneurysm. This reflects the complex, unknown mechanisms that contribute to such rare findings and draws attention to cases that require more extensive studies to understand potential pathological processes, leading to better management and improved outcomes. Furthermore, this case includes figures and images that illustrate the findings both pre- and postintervention, significantly enhancing the visual appeal of the procedure. Additionally, it provides a comprehensive review of other related cases, each with detailed presentations. Finally, this case illuminates the innovative application of embolization techniques in developing nations, which has resulted in lifesaving, cost-effectiveness, and a reduction in complications compared to other techniques.

Keywords

• Pseudoaneurysm
• Deep femoral artery
• Gunshot injury
• Trauma