Cor Vasa 2016, 58(5):e522-e524 | DOI: 10.1016/j.crvasa.2016.02.011

Intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm: A rare complication of coronary angiography

Mehdi Boussaada^a,*, Majed Hassine^a, Mezri Maatouk^b, Mejdi Ben Messaoud^a, Marouane Mahjoub^a, Fethi Betbout^a, Mondher Golli^b, Habib Gamra^a

^a Cardiology A Department, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Cardiothrombosis Research Laboratory (LR12SP16), University of Monastir, Tunisia

^b Radiology A Department, Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital, Tunisia

Intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm during coronary angiography is a rare but potentially lethal complication that needs special attention in order to make the diagnosis on time. We report the case of a patient who developed intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm during percutaneous coronary angiography, and who survived thanks to a rapid diagnosis, urgent care and strict monitoring.
Learning objective: Make the practitioner aware of such a complication in order to make a rapid diagnosis and an adequate management.

Keywords: Intercostal artery pseudoaneurysm; MDCT angiography; Percutaneous coronary angiography

Received: January 23, 2016; Revised: February 16, 2016; Accepted: February 22, 2016; Published: October 1, 2016  Show citation