Peripheral aneurysms in Behĉet's disease

Br J Surg. 1976 Mar;63(3):199-202. doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800630308.

Abstract

Two patients with Behĉet's disease are reported, both of whom had aneurysms of peripheral arteries. In one the aneurysms were multiple. The aneurysm was replaced with a Terylene prosthesis in one patient, and in the other an autogenous vein bypass was used. In each case a further aneurysm developed adjacent to the vascular anastomosis. Severe ischaemia of the affected limbs subsequently developed in both patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Behcet Syndrome / complications*
  • Behcet Syndrome / surgery
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Femoral Artery / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Popliteal Artery / surgery
  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Veins / transplantation

Substances

  • Anticoagulants