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Posterior tibial artery aneurysm: A case report
Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
|September 9, 2006
Summary
True aneurysms of the tibial artery are rare, often linked to inflammation or infection. This case highlights a rare true posterior tibial artery aneurysm without a clear cause, successfully repaired with vein grafting.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Arterial Aneurysms
- Lower Extremity Vascular Disease
Background:
- Tibial artery aneurysms are uncommon vascular conditions.
- Pseudoaneurysms are typically trauma-induced, while true aneurysms often stem from inflammatory or infectious causes.
Observation:
- A case of a true posterior tibial artery aneurysm is presented.
- The patient had no identifiable history of trauma, inflammation, or infection.
Findings:
- This represents a rare instance of a spontaneous true tibial artery aneurysm.
- Surgical repair involved resection of the aneurysm and interposition of a reversed saphenous vein graft.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of etiologies for true tibial artery aneurysms.
- Successful surgical management demonstrates the viability of autologous vein grafting for complex tibial artery reconstructions.
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