Isolated true atherosclerotic aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery

VASA. Zeitschrift für Gefässkrankheiten
S YavuzyasarJ Brunkwall

Abstract

We report a case of an isolated atherosclerotic true aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery. The aneurysm was surgically ligated. The clinical presentation, diagnostic algorithm and therapeutic options are discussed in the scope of the English-language literature.

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