True isolated atherosclerotic aneurysm of the superficial
femoral artery is a rare patology. We report a case of ruptured
superficial femoral artery aneurysms (SFAA) not associated with
aortic, common femoral or popliteal artery aneurysms. An emergency surgical procedure was performed and, after endoaneurysmal branches ligation, a ePTFE graft interposition was performed.
The litterature review shows a prevalence of rupture as compared with ischemic complications and the need for surgical
repair in case of SFAA with diameter twice the normal vessel
size. Early diagnosis and management are recommended because
of the lower morbility and mortality rates associated with elective
surgery by comparison with emergency procedures
