Bilateral axillary aneurysm repair by open surgery: A case report

Abstract

Axillary aneurysms are rare pathologies and although most of them are the result of traumatic events, there is a percentage that is due to atherosclerotic disease or is the result of a degenerative process over time. Once the aneurysm develops, it can cause distal ischemic events and/or neurological symptoms related to embolism or compression. Therefore, the diagnosis and treatment of axillary aneurysms is crucial for the patient. Most of them can be treated effectively by surgical excision and vascular grafting. We present a case of a patient with bilateral axillary aneurysms diagnosed after embolic complications.