False aneurysm of the deep femoral artery as a complication of intertrochanteric fracture of the hip: options of open and endovascular repairs

Perspectives in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
Ufuk KizilatesD J A Sonneveld

Abstract

A quarter of all intertrochanteric fractures are unstable with a fractured lesser trochanter. Mostly these fractures are treated with a gamma nail fixation. A rare complication of this treatment is a false aneurysm of the femoral artery. The authors present 2 cases of a false aneurysm of the femoral artery in association with intertrochanteric fractures. Because of its nonspecific symptoms, a false aneurysm is difficult to diagnose. A computed tomography angiography or duplex should be used to confirm the diagnosis and evaluate the options for treatment. Surgery is the preferred treatment in the case of a large aneurysm, whereas endovascular repair is preferred for smaller aneurysms.

Citations

Sep 12, 2015·Journal des maladies vasculaires·F RaherinantenainaH N Rakoto Ratsimba
Sep 15, 2017·Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals·Luis GorospeRaquel García-Latorre
Jun 30, 2019·Journal of Surgical Case Reports·Lucas Arbeloa-GutierrezJavier Martínez de Morentin
Aug 7, 2012·Hip International : the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Research on Hip Pathology and Therapy·Juan Garrido-GómezJose P Linares-Palomino

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Aneurysm

Aneurysms are outward distensions or bulges that occurs in a weakened wall of blood vessels. Discover the latest research on aneurysms here.

Related Papers

Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery
Xianlin ZengLin Jiang
Zhongguo gu shang = China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology
Peng-Han YeRong-ming Xu
Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery
Taiyong ChenJinjun Zhang
© 2021 Meta ULC. All rights reserved