Bilateral True Giant Aneurysm of the Profunda Femoral Artery: Case Report and Review of the Literature. (9th August 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robaldo, Alessandro; Maselli, Mauro; Maggio, Daniele
• Other Names: Çolak T. Academic Editor.; Nikfarjam M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-08-09
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/730518
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : We report a rare case of a bilateral true giant aneurysm of the profunda femoral artery aneurysms (PFAAs) in a 80-year-old man with a previous history of "open" abdominal aortic surgery and small bilateral popliteal artery aneurysm. In the English Literature only seven previously cases of true bilateral PFAAs are reported. Due to its location, this lesion may require surgical intervention and removal. The presentation, the diagnostic evaluation, and the surgical management of the aneurysm are discussed.