title: Ruptured aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery.
abstract: An unusual case of a ruptured aneurysm involving the profunda femoris artery is reported. This problem was managed by resection of the aneurysm and revascularization of the lower extremity with a polytetrafluoroethylene graft to the distal branches of the profunda femoris artery. The limited available literature is reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene