Spontaneous superficial femoral artery dissection with distal embolization

Primary arterial dissection of the peripheral vessels is a rare condition. We report a case of spontaneous dissection of the distal superficial femoral artery compounded by distal embolization leading to ischemic symptoms. The patient was successfully treated with exploration of the superficial femoral artery over the area of the dissection, distal embolectomy, and reconstruction by way of an interposition graft. Awareness of this condition leads to potentially earlier diagnosis and expands the therapeutic options.