True aneurysm formation in axillofemoral bypass with a reinforced ePTFE graft-a case report.
Since improvement in reinforced expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) grafts, true aneurysm and pseudoaneurysm formation have become relatively rare complications after axillofemoral reconstruction. This is a case report of a true aneurysm of an axillofemoral graft. The true aneurysm occurred 29 months after insertion of a reinforced ePTFE graft for aortoiliac occlusive disease. A mid-graft true aneurysm was identified during examinations without any trauma history. Continuous long-term follow-up is recommended for these reinforced ePTFE grafts because of rare aneurysm formation, preferably using duplex ultrasonography.
Oz
Bilgehan Savas
BS
Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Radiology, Ankara, Turkey. bsavasmd@hotmail.com
Yilmaz
Ahmet Turan
AT
Gunay
Celalettin
C
Bulakbaşi
Nail
N
Tatar
Harun
H
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001366:Axillary Artery / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene
D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene