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Aortic and lower extremity arterial aneurysms.

J H Hirsch, B L Thiele, S S Carter

    Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
    |January 1, 1981
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    This study found that patients with suspected abdominal aortic aneurysms rarely have associated lower extremity aneurysms. However, those with suspected lower extremity aneurysms often have multiple other peripheral aneurysms.

    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Aneurysms are abnormal dilations of arteries.
    • Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are common, while peripheral artery aneurysms (PAAs) are less frequent.
    • The relationship between AAA and PAA is not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence of associated lower extremity arterial aneurysms in patients with suspected abdominal aortic aneurysms.
    • To determine the frequency of multiple peripheral arterial aneurysms in patients with suspected femoral or popliteal artery aneurysms.

    Main Methods:

    • A sonographic survey was performed on 100 patients over 2 years.
    • Patients were referred for suspected abdominal aortic, femoral, or popliteal arterial aneurysms.

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    Main Results:

    • Patients with suspected abdominal aortic aneurysms showed a low incidence of associated lower extremity arterial aneurysms.
    • Patients with suspected femoral or popliteal artery aneurysms frequently presented with multiple other peripheral arterial aneurysms.

    Conclusions:

    • The presence of lower extremity aneurysms warrants a comprehensive survey for other aneurysms.
    • A specific scanning protocol is recommended for patients with lower extremity aneurysms to detect associated PAs.