ATHEROSCLEROTIC ANEURYSM OF THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL-ARTERY - A CASE-REPORT

True aneurysms of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) are rarely seen . The authors report a case of SFA aneurysm associated with an aneurys m of the abdominal aorta, and they review the literature. These aneury sms mostly occur in the elderly as compared with other peripheral aneu rysms. The majority of these aneurysms remain silent and present with the onset of serious complications. Since the mortality and morbidity after surgical repair are quite low, the presence of the aneurysm itse lf should prompt surgical repair even in the asymptomatic patient.