Bilateral giant femoropopliteal artery aneurysms: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Popliteal artery aneurysms are the most common peripheral arterial aneurysms, and are frequently bilateral. Acute limb ischemia, rupture and compression phenomena can complicate these aneurysms when the diameter exceeds 2 cm. Case Presentation: We report an 82-year-old male patient with two giant femoropopliteal aneurysms, 10.5 and 8.5 cm diameters, managed in our institution. Both aneurysms were resected and a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) femoropopliteal interposition graft was placed successfully. Management and literature review are discussed. Conclusion: We believe this is the first report in the medical literature of bilateral giant femoropopliteal aneurysms. © 2008 Perdikides et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.