# Post-traumatic Secondary Complications Resembling Stroke Symptoms Following Axillofemoral Bypass Surgery: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A patient with peripheral artery disease developed stroke-like symptoms after axillofemoral bypass surgery due to a pseudoaneurysm, highlighting the need for careful diagnosis.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the diagnostic challenge of stroke-like symptoms caused by post-surgical complications.

## Key findings

- A 64-year-old patient developed stroke-like symptoms due to a pseudoaneurysm after axillofemoral bypass surgery.
- Trauma following surgery can mimic stroke, complicating diagnosis.
- Diverse diagnostic methods are essential in such cases.

## Abstract

Peripheral artery disease exerts a substantial toll on public health in the United States, straining healthcare resources. In challenging cases, the axillofemoral bypass graft had emerged as a cornerstone in managing this condition. Unforeseen events, such as trauma, can lead to a presentation mimicking stroke and thus exacerbating the complexity of the diagnostic process. Herein, we present the case of a 64-year-old male with complex peripheral artery disease who developed a pseudoaneurysm mimicking stroke symptoms following a traumatic incident post axillofemoral bypass graft surgery. This case underscores the critical importance of employing diverse diagnostic modalities to navigate the complex differential diagnosis of stroke-like symptoms in patients post-surgery.