Posner SR, Wilensky J, Dimick J, Henke PK. A true aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery: a case report and review of the English language literature.
Ann Vasc Surg 2005;
18:740-6. [PMID:
15599634 DOI:
10.1007/s10016-004-0116-4]
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Abstract
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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