Abstract
Objectives
Aneurysm of the pedal arteries is uncommon. I present a case of non-traumatic fusiform true aneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery in an otherwise well 45-year-old man. Color flow duplex imaging revealed aneurysmal dilation, involving all layers of the artery wall, measuring 16.5 * 10 mm with irregular intraluminal thrombus across a 6.33-mm segment. Due to concerns over embolization, our patient underwent successful ligation of the dorsalis pedis artery. He had an uneventful post-operative recovery.
Methods
Case report
Results
No postoperative complication or signs of ischemia
Conclusions
Treatment of asymptomatic dorsalis pedis artery aneurysm may be of value to prevent risk of thrombo-embolic complications, foot ischemia, or rupture without warning signs. Patency of the pedal arch is important to avoid foot ischemia in case of dorsalis pedis artery ligation.
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