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Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm

The reported incidence of femoral artery pseudoaneurysms varies widely in the literature, with some society guidelines expecting an acceptable rate of less than 0.2%.  Management:  Size less than 3 cm - Follow up with serial duplex till spontaneous thrombosis Size more than 3 cm or more than 1 cm with expected poor compliance, pain or growth during follow up - DGTI ( duplex guided thrombin injection ) Size less than 1 cm which fails to resolve at 6 weeks or associated with arteriovenous fistula - DGC ( duplex guided compression )