Ruptured femoral pseudo-aneurysm through the skin : a rare vexing complication following aortobifemoral reconstruction

A man, aged 73, presented with a pulsatile mass in his left groin area after an aortobifemoral reconstruction 24 years ago. This case showed a femoral pseudo-aneurysm that evolved very quickly to rupture through the skin requiring emergency operative repair.

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2006-07, Vol.106 (4), p.420-422
Main Authors: DE RAET, J, VANDEKERKHOF, J, BAEYENS, I
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Anastomosis, Surgical - adverse effects
Aneurysm, Dissecting - etiology
Aneurysm, False - etiology
Aneurysm, Ruptured - etiology
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal - surgery
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation - adverse effects
Cardiology. Vascular system
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Femoral Artery - pathology
Femoral Artery - surgery
General aspects
Groin - blood supply
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Muscle, Skeletal - blood supply
Postoperative Complications
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Summary:A man, aged 73, presented with a pulsatile mass in his left groin area after an aortobifemoral reconstruction 24 years ago. This case showed a femoral pseudo-aneurysm that evolved very quickly to rupture through the skin requiring emergency operative repair.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2006.11679920