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Annals of Vascular Surgery
Published in: Annals of Vascular Surgery 6/2004

01-11-2004 | Case Reports

A True Aneurysm of the Profunda Femoris Artery: A Case Report and Review of the English Language Literature

Authors: Steven R. Posner, MD, Jonathan Wilensky, MD, Justin Dimick, MD, Peter K. Henke, MD

Published in: Annals of Vascular Surgery | Issue 6/2004

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Abstract

A rare case of true aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery (PFA) is reported. Surgical management consisted of ligation of the aneurysm and decompression of the sac. Presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of true PFA aneurysms are discussed and the English language literature is comprehensively reviewed.
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Metadata
Title
A True Aneurysm of the Profunda Femoris Artery: A Case Report and Review of the English Language Literature
Authors
Steven R. Posner, MD
Jonathan Wilensky, MD
Justin Dimick, MD
Peter K. Henke, MD
Publication date
01-11-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Annals of Vascular Surgery / Issue 6/2004
Print ISSN: 0890-5096
Electronic ISSN: 1615-5947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10016-004-0116-4

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