A true aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery: a case report and review of the English language literature.

نویسندگان

  • Steven R Posner
  • Jonathan Wilensky
  • Justin Dimick
  • Peter K Henke
چکیده

A rare case of true aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery (PFA) is reported. Surgical management consisted of ligation of the aneurysm and decompression of the sac. Presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of true PFA aneurysms are discussed and the English language literature is comprehensively reviewed.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Annals of vascular surgery

دوره 18 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004