Management of peripheral arterial aneurysms

Abstract

Peripheral arterial aneurysms occur most commonly in the popliteal, femoral and visceral locations. In contrast to the haemorrhagic complications of aortic aneurysms, peripheral aneurysms are generally associated with thromboembolic phenomena. The patient’s life is thus seldom compromised by peripheral aneurysms; rather limb or end organ ischaemic events represent the most frequent complications.