Internal iliac artery aneurysms are rare. In most instances, they do not cause symptoms unless they rupture. Mortality after rupture is about 50%. Aneurysm under 25-30mm in size can be watched with serial imaging - typically CT. Aneurysms > 25-30mm should be treated to avoid rupture. Endovascular repair is preferred to open surgery as it is safer, faster and effective.
51 year old female with a long history of low back pain, pelvic aching and heaviness, urinary frequency and painful intercourse.
36 year old with pelvic aching and heaviness, painful intercourse and urinary frequency treated with the "uncoil coil" technique
The tip of a hydrophilic wire was fractured and subsequently retrieved during the crossing of a distal anterior tibial artery near occlusion