A rare case of multiple atherosclerotic aneurysms involving the femoral artery

Cardiovasc Surg. 1996 Oct;4(5):641-3. doi: 10.1016/0967-2109(95)00131-x.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic aneurysm of the deep femoral artery is a rare peripheral aneurysm that is likely to have associated aortoiliac aneurysms. The case of a patient who had five atherosclerotic aneurysms located in the abdominal aorta, bilateral common iliac arteries, and the left common femoral and deep femoral arteries is reported. He underwent a semi-emergency operation for the aneurysm of the deep femoral artery, followed by a two-stage operation for the aortoiliac aneurysms. The aneurysm of the deep femoral artery was repaired, and reconstruction of the distal deep femoral artery successfully performed with direct anastomosis to the superficial artery. In this report, the clinical presentation of multiple atherosclerotic aneurysms and the details of surgical reconstruction are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Arteriosclerosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriosclerosis / surgery*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis*
  • Femoral Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Artery / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Polyethylene Terephthalates