Pseudoaneurysm following axillo-femoral by-pass: unusual presentation.
An unusual presentation of a false aneurysm following axillo-femoral by-pass is reported. The leak at the femoral anastomosis dissected the fibrous tissue along the Dacron tube, causing the peculiar appearance of this case. A brief review of recent literature regarding the etiology of this complication is included.
D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000150:complications*