title: True aneurysm formation in axillofemoral bypass with a reinforced ePTFE graft-a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Radiology, Ankara, Turkey. bsavasmd@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Bilgehan Savas
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Oz
authors.forename: Ahmet Turan
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Yilmaz
authors.forename: Celalettin
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Gunay
authors.forename: Nail
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bulakbaşi
authors.forename: Harun
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tatar
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene