Saddle embolism treated by thrombolysis and thrombus aspiration via bilateral femoral artery puncture catheter: A case report.

INTRODUCTION

Abdominal aortic saddle embolism is a rare and severe disease with the manifestation of abrupt onset, rapid progression and high mortality. Endovascular therapy becomes a new option for this disease due to its minor trauma, less complications, no requirement for general anesthesia or abdominal incisions, and shorter hospitalization duration.

METHODS

A 50-year-old female was diagnosed as abdominal aortic saddle embolism, and thrombus aspiration was given immediately via bilateral femoral artery puncture catheter along with artery indwelling catheter thrombolysis.

RESULTS

The saddle embolism was removed completely. After 1-month follow-up, the computed tomography angiography (CTA) examination showed neither stenosis nor thrombus in the abdominal aorta and iliac artery. The patient achieved perfect outcome.

CONCLUSIONS

Endovascular therapy may be an optional solution for saddle embolism.