A Case of Combined Operation for Arteriosclerotic Deep Femoral Artery Aneurysm Associated with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Abstract

A 72-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Abdominal and pelvic level computed tomography (CT) scans revealed an aneurysm of the right deep femoral artery in addition to known AAA. On May 12th 2006, graft replacement of the right deep femoral artery aneurysm using a 6-mm expanded polytetrafluoroethylene prosthetic graft was performed, in addition to graft replacement of AAA. The postoperative course was uneventful and histological findings revealed arteriosclerosis. It is rare for an asymptomatic deep femoral artery aneurysm to be found by pelvic CT scan.