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Abstract
Femoral artery aneurysms (FAAs) can occur in some patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms. There is a lack of natural history studies in the published literature. Guidelines recommend FAA repair when symptomatic or larger than 2.5 cm in diameter to prevent aneurysm-related complications. The presence of intraluminal thrombus may also be a risk factor for these complications as well. We present a case of a male in his 70s who underwent simultaneous endovascular aortic repair and repair of his left FAA with no complications after surgery. We propose that these patients may benefit from combined repair by performing these procedures together.
- Vascular surgery
- Cardiovascular medicine
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Contributors The following authors were responsible for drafting of the text, sourcing and editing of clinical images, investigation results, drawing original diagrams and algorithms and critical revision for important intellectual content: VV and BB. The following authors gave final approval of the manuscript: VV and BB. Guarantor is BB.
Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Case reports provide a valuable learning resource for the scientific community and can indicate areas of interest for future research. They should not be used in isolation to guide treatment choices or public health policy.
Competing interests None declared.
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