title: Peripheral aneurysms.
abstract: Peripheral atherosclerotic aneurysms occur primarily in elderly men. Major complications are arterial thromboembolism with ischemia of the limb and, rarely, rupture of the aneurysm. Vascular reconstruction is associated with a low mortality, and operation is recommended. These aneurysms are often associated with arterial ectasia at other locations. The presence of peripheral atherosclerotic aneurysms always requires a search for other peripheral aneurysms, particularly in the abdominal aorta.
authors.affiliation: Section of Vascular Medicine and Hypertension, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Breslin
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Jewell
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery