Pseudoaneurysm of Dorsalis Pedis Artery after Bunionectomy: Case Report and Review of Literature
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The dorsalis pedis (DP) artery is a continuation of the anterior tibial artery that supplies the dorsum of the foot [1]. The DP artery is at the major site of various orthopedic and podiatric surgeries involving the foot. Although a rare event, aneurysms of the DP artery can occur with pseudoaneurysm being the most common complication [2]. We present an unusual case involving pseudoaneurysm of the DP artery status-post bunionectomy diagnosed using duplex ultrasound and treated with percutaneous thrombin injection.