J Cardiovasc Surg
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Case Reports
Profunda femoral artery pseudoaneurysm after percutaneous transluminal procedures manifested by neuropathy.
The incidence of arterial complications following femoral artery cannulation is low; however, with the increasing number of cardiac diagnostic and interventional procedures, vascular surgeons are being confronted with an increasing number of pseudoaneurysms and arteriovenous fistulas. Swelling and a painful pulsating groin masse are the most frequent presenting symptoms of a common femoral artery false aneurysm. ⋯ Surgical repair of the pseudoaneurysm was successful in all patients. We discuss the reasons for this unusual finding and rare location for a pseudoaneurysm.