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Bilateral giant femoropopliteal artery aneurysms: a case report

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2008

Abstract

Introduction

Popliteal artery aneurysms are the most common peripheral arterial aneurysms, and are frequently bilateral. Acute limb ischemia, rupture and compression phenomena can complicate these aneurysms when the diameter exceeds 2 cm.

Case Presentation

We report an 82-year-old male patient with two giant femoropopliteal aneurysms, 10.5 and 8.5 cm diameters, managed in our institution. Both aneurysms were resected and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) femoropopliteal interposition graft was placed successfully. Management and literature review are discussed.

Conclusion

We believe this is the first report in the medical literature of bilateral giant femoropopliteal aneurysms.

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Title: Bilateral giant femoropopliteal artery aneurysms: a case report
Publication date: 01-12-2008
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2008
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-114

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Bilateral giant femoropopliteal artery aneurysms: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case Presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Case Presentation

Conclusion

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