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ArticleCatheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions2026

Bilateral Persistent Sciatic Artery With Unilateral Thrombosis: A Rare Case of Acute Limb Ischemia Successfully Managed With Endovascular Intervention.

Hamza A Abdul-Hafez, Alaa Zayed, Kaser Abbas, Mohammed A Barakat, Mohanad A Abuzahra, Lotof Hamdan

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Hamza A Abdul-HafezDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Alaa ZayedDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6610-6841
Kaser AbbasDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine.
Mohammed A BarakatDepartment of Radiology, Rafidia Surgical Hospital, Nablus, Palestine.
Mohanad A AbuzahraDepartment of Radiology, Istishari Arab Hospital, Ramallah, Palestine.
Lotof HamdanDepartment of Radiology, Rafidia Surgical Hospital, Nablus, Palestine.

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Abstract

A persistent sciatic artery is a rare congenital vascular anomaly resulting from the failed regression of the sciatic artery during fetal development. It is associated with complications such as thrombosis, aneurysm formation, and acute limb ischemia. A 49-year-old female presented with acute limb ischemia of the left lower limb. Computed tomography angiography confirmed bilateral persistent sciatic arteries with thrombosis affecting only the left limb. She underwent successful endovascular balloon angioplasty and percutaneous thrombectomy, resulting in symptom resolution. Acute limb ischemia is the second most common presentation of persistent sciatic artery, occurring in 33.3% of cases. While computed tomography angiography is the gold standard for diagnosis, magnetic resonance angiography has been used in select cases. Management includes conservative treatment, endovascular intervention, or surgical repair. A bilateral persistent sciatic artery with unilateral thrombosis is rare. Early diagnosis and appropriate intervention, such as endovascular therapy, are essential to prevent complications. Long-term vascular surveillance is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.

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Angioplasty, BalloonArteriesIschemiaLower ExtremityThrombectomyThrombosisVascular MalformationsAcute DiseaseComputed Tomography AngiographyFemaleHumansMiddle AgedTreatment Outcomeacute limb ischemiaanomalycase reportpersistent sciatic arteryvascular

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PMID42304789
PMCPMC13532489

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