Aneurysms occurring in the arteries of the lower extremity are second in frequency only to aneurysms of the infrarenal aorta and iliac arteries. Historically, lower extremity aneurysms were typically mycotic, syphilitic, or traumatic in origin. However, most aneurysms in the…
A ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a relatively common but catastrophic problem that, if untreated, will almost always result in the death of a patient. However, with treatment, which can consist of open surgical repair or endovascular graft exclusion…
This chapter discusses open surgical options for femoral, popliteal, and tibial arterial occlusive disease. Although some of these procedures may also be performed for disabling intermittent claudication, the vast majority should only be performed for critical lower limb ischemia, which…
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Endovascular repair of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA) was first performed successfully by Marin and colleagues on April 21, 1994. A second case was reported by Yusuf and coworkers in 1994. Since then, many centers have employed endovascular aneurysm…