Non-anastomotic aneurysmal degeneration of great saphenous vein graft A case report and review of the literature.

CONCLUSIONS: Aneurysmal degeneration of deep lower extremity vein conduits implanted for vascular reconstruction has been rarely reported, but when detected they can lead to graft thrombosis, distal embolization, acute rupture, or skin ulceration. Therefore, Doppler ultrasound guided surveillance of GSV grafts should be mandatory and long time from vein graft creation to onset of aneurysms makes long-term graft surveillance even more imperative. KEY WORDS: Acute Leg Ischemia, Great Saphenous Vein, Graft; Aneurysm, Thrombosis. PMID: 30737364 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - February 10, 2019 Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Ital Chir Source Type: research