Spontaneous Rupture of a Non Aneurysmal Atherosclerotic Superficial Femoral Artery: A Case Report

Spontaneous rupture of a non aneurysmal atherosclerotic artery is very rare. We report the second case in the literature of a patient with spontaneous rupture of a non aneurysmal atherosclerotic superficial femoral artery. It has been described as a result of a penetrating atheromatous ulcer. Exclusion of arterial wall rupture is required. Open surgery and endovascular stent-graft placement has been successfully reported. Respective indications depend on anatomical considerations. We opted for open surgical treatment in preference to endovascular stent-graft placement.

Keywords: Penetrating atheromatous ulcer, Arterial wall rupture, Pseudoaneurysm, Stent-graft