Late false aneurysm formation along an axillobifemoral graft.
False aneurysm formation is a rare complication of prosthetic arterial reconstruction other than at the anastamosis. Several aetiological mechanisms have been postulated. We report the development of a false aneurysm along the course of a prosthetic graft, with local communication between aneurysm and graft at more than one site. Possible causes of this type of graft failure are discussed.
Cheshire
N J
NJ
Department of Surgery, Leicester General Hospital, U.K.
Barrie
W W
WW
D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014463:Ultrasonography