Non-atherosclerotic saccular aneurysmal degeneration of a saphenous-vein graft inserted for repair of a popliteal aneurysm

Authors
Taurino, M Bernucci, P Rizzo, L Sbarigia, E Speziale, F Fiorani, P
Citation
M. Taurino et al., Non-atherosclerotic saccular aneurysmal degeneration of a saphenous-vein graft inserted for repair of a popliteal aneurysm, CARDIOV SUR, 8(1), 2000, pp. 84-87
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
ISSN journal
09672109 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
84 - 87
Database
ISI
SICI code
0967-2109(200001)8:1<84:NSADOA>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The Authors describe a case of a saccular aneurysm formation in a femoropop liteal autologous saphenous vein graft, inserted 12 years before. The patie nt was initially treated for a popliteal aneurysm. The graft revealed no mi croscopic signs of atherosclerosis. In spite of the widespread use of the a utologous saphenous vein as arterial substitute, this complication is extre mely rare. (C) 2000 Published by Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.