Peripheral Arterial Aneurysms: Almost Aberrant – A Single Center Retrospective Study

Background: Peripheral artery aneurysms are rarer than abdominal aortic aneurysms, although the true prevalence is not well known. Upper limb aneurysms are seen more in young females while lower limb aneurysms are more common in elderly males. Methods: Our study is a retrospective study where patients who have been treated at a single center between October 2022 and September 2024 were followed up at intervals of 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year. Results: The study included a total of 15 patients in the study group. Most of the patients were middle-aged, with a mean age of 44 years. The study group comprised 11 (73.3%) males and 4 (26.6%) females. The longest history of presenting symptoms recorded in our study was 120 days. The most frequently involved site was the popliteal artery (20%), followed by the carotid artery (13%), subclavian artery (13%), and others. The majority of patients presented with a pulsatile mass (86%), often associated with pain (33.3%). Only 13.3% of patients presented with ischemic symptoms. The intervention was done in all cases with open repair in 80% and endovascular repair in 20%. Conclusion: The choice of operative approach for peripheral arterial aneurysms will be determined on an individual basis, dependent on the patient’s risk factors, clinical condition, aneurysm location, and anatomy.