Superficial femoral XXXX : an unusual entity?

@entity1 @entity548 @entity63 @entity1756 @entity439 @entity397 @entity1029 @entity438
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mode of presentation of superficial femoral @entity438 , their association with other @entity438 , and their operative treatment. METHOD: Records of @entity1 with superficial femoral @entity438 seen at our institution from 1990 to 2000 were reviewed retrospectively with attention to presenting symptoms, clinical examination, arteriographic findings, and operative management. RESULTS: Eleven of 13 @entity439 (85%) were in @entity1 . Nine (69%) were associated with aortic or @entity1029 , and seven (54%) with femoral or popliteal @entity439 . Six @entity1 (46%) presented with distal @entity63 , four (31%) presented with a thigh mass, and three (23%) were discovered during investigation for other vascular problems. No @entity1756 were seen. Eleven @entity1 underwent successful @entity439 resection and bypass grafting. Two @entity1 underwent amputation. There were no operative mortalities. CONCLUSIONS: @entity1 with superficial femoral @entity438 may present with distal @entity63 , with a pulsatile thigh mass, with @entity397 and @entity548 , or the @entity439 may be discovered during other investigations. The high incidence of complications suggests that resection and grafting should be performed electively, and the frequent association of aortoiliac or peripheral @entity439 mandates thorough investigation and follow-up.
