Thigh Compartment Syndrome as a Result of a False Aneurysm of the Profunda Femoris Artery Complicating Fixation of an Intertrochanteric Fracture

Spontaneous Rupture of a Deep Femoral Pseudoaneurysm Mimicking Lymphedema After Radical Hysterectomy in a Woman Who Was Receiving Warfarin

“…Furthermore, it is difficult to obtain information on muscle damage after rupture of a pseudoaneurysm on color Doppler imaging. Several case reports have documented that pseudoaneurysm of the femoral artery can lead to compartment syndrome [12][13][14]. In the absence of appropriate treatment, compartment syndrome can in turn cause permanent muscle and nerve damage.…”

Profunda femoris pseudoaneurysm: An unusual and easily overlooked complication following injuries of the proximal femur

“…With continual inflow into the cavity, the expanding lesion may even cause compartment syndrome of the thigh. 5 Distal perfusion is not compromised unless the superficial femoral artery has pre-existing arteriosclerotic disease. The initial bleeding episodes are delayed as illustrated by this case.…”

False Aneurysm of the Profunda Artery Complicating Dynamic Hip Screw Osteosynthesis

“…Symptoms usually become manifest by a sudden onset of pain and swelling of the upper thigh due to hemorrhage [2][3][4]. If severe, compartment syndrome could produce signs of vascular and neurologic compromise [5]. Contrast-enhanced CT scan and angiography confirm the diagnosis.…”

“…Contrast-enhanced CT scan and angiography confirm the diagnosis. In previously reported cases of iatrogenic false aneurysm of the profunda artery, surgical repair (ligation and excision, suture of the arterial defect) has been advocated [1][2][3][4][5][6]. However, direct treatment at the time of diagnosis by means of embolization would save time and eliminate the risks associated with a possible surgical procedure.…”