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[Aneurysmal degeneration of a saphenous vein graft - Case report].

Authors :
da Silva S
Maia M
Vasconcelos J
Almeida Pinto J
Vidoedo J
Source :
Revista portuguesa de cirurgia cardio-toracica e vascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cirurgia Cardio-Toracica e Vascular [Rev Port Cir Cardiotorac Vasc] 2015 Jul-Sep; Vol. 22 (3), pp. 179-181.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Non-anastomotic degeneration of venous conduits is a rare condition, and its etiology is not fully understood. We report the clinical a case of an aneurysmal degeneration of a femoropopliteal bypass vein graft, undertook 19 years earlier for traumatic injury of the popliteal artery of the left lower limb. Following the resection of the aneurysm, a new femoro-tibioperoneal trunk vein graft was implanted. The choice of a new autologous graft was made based on the young age of the patient and the best outcomes in the long term, related to this conduits.

Details

Language :
Portuguese
ISSN :
0873-7215
Volume :
22
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revista portuguesa de cirurgia cardio-toracica e vascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cirurgia Cardio-Toracica e Vascular
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27989033