True Giant Posterior Tibial Artery Aneurysm. (10th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Robaldo, Alessandro; Di Iasio, Giacomo; Testi, Gabriele; Colotto, Patrizio
• Other Names: Hassan I. Academic Editor.; Sultan S. Academic Editor.; Turégano F. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-12-10
• 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: 10.1155/2012/695250
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : We report an unusual case of true atherosclerotic posterior tibial artery (PTA) aneurysm without any apparent causative history. To our knowledge, in the English Literature only seven previously cases of true PTA aneurysms 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.