Endovascularly Treated Superficial Femoral Artery Aneurysm Rupture Secondary to Campylobacter fetus Bacteremia: A Case Report

Degenerative aneurysms of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) are relatively rare and often recognized when they become symptomatic such as rupture. Infected SFA much rarer, especially those caused by Campylobacter fetus bacteremia. We report a case 67-year-old woman referred to our hospital owing presence painful reddish swelling on her left thigh. A huge aneurysm rupture was diagnosed, endovascular treatment with covered stent performed. C. detected in blood culture thereafter, antibacterial therapy successfully performed without any additional surgical interventions. She remained well evidence indolent infection 19 months after treatment. The approach appropriate prolonged would be feasible alternative for managing selected infected cases.