title: True aneurysm in a prosthetic aorto-femoral dacron graft.
abstract: Aneurysms occurring in prosthetic grafts are a very rare phenomenon. However, false aneurysms are a known complication which can appear in the anastomotic site of the graft, but very seldom in the middle of the prosthetic graft. True aneurysm of a dacron graft is extremely rare, and very few have been reported in the literature. We present a case report of true aneurysm of a dacron graft that was implanted seven years before, found on a routine examination and confirmed on a pathological examination and successfully operated upon.
authors.affiliation: Vascular Unit, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Friedman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Zelikovski
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mor
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Reiss
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates