Iliac Branch Aneurysm Repair and Treatment | MedStar Health

Minimally invasive surgery to treat an aneurysm in the pelvis

An iliac branch aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of one of the arteries located in your pelvis. These aneurysms can be difficult to treat because of the challenge of maintaining blood flow through these arteries during surgery. This repair is a minimally invasive treatment that involves smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recovery than traditional open surgery.

Our Vascular and Endovascular Program is a recognized leader in the treatment of vascular conditions such as this. We’re a leader in the use and development of minimally invasive endovascular treatments, and we stay on the forefront of this area of medicine by collaborating on numerous clinical trials.

What to expect from this minimally invasive surgery

You’ll receive either general anesthesia or local anesthesia with a sedative on the day of the procedure. The surgeon will make a small puncture in your Godin and will insert a small, flexible tube called a catheter through this incision and into an artery. This catheter will contain a device called a stent-graft, which will be carried to the aneurysm through the catheter as it’s threaded to the right position using X-ray images for guidance.

Once the catheter is in place, your surgeon will release the stent graft, which will treat the aneurysm. Blood will flow more easily through the reinforced artery and away from the aneurysm.

After the procedure, you’ll recover with us in the hospital for a few days. Your doctor will schedule regular check-ups and scans to make sure your stent-graft stays in place and continues to work properly.

Tests

Angiogram (angiography)

An angiogram is a special X-ray taken as a special dye is injected through a thin, flexible tube called a catheter to detect blockages or aneurysms in blood vessels.

Computerized tomography (CT) scan

The cardiac computed tomography scan, or cardiac CT, uses X-rays to create three-dimensional images of your heart and blood vessels.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Magnetic resonance imaging, better known as cardiac MRI, is a combination of radio waves, magnets, and computer technology to create images of your heart and blood vessels.

Our locations

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MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

5601 Loch Raven Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21239

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

201 E. University Pkwy.
Baltimore, MD 21218

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

9000 Franklin Square Dr.
Baltimore, MD 21237

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

110 Irving St. NW
Washington, DC 20010

Additional information

Vascular and endovascular program

Partner with a recognized leader in offering care ranging from straightforward vascular disease to the most complex vascular disorders.