title: Late false aneurysm formation along an axillobifemoral graft.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Leicester General Hospital, U.K.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Cheshire
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Barrie
mesh_terms: 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