Popliteal artery pseudo‐aneurysm following penetrating trauma

Popliteal artery pseudo‐aneurysm due to accidental penetrating trauma, once common during world wars, is now rare. It may require amputation due to ischaemic complication. One such case is detailed here. The angiographic findings, complications, management and literature review are provided.

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Published in:Australasian radiology 1999-02, Vol.43 (1), p.116-118
Main Authors: Bapuraj, Jayapalli Rajiv, Thingnam, Shyam, Rajak, Chaturbhuj Lal
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Amputation
Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm, False - etiology
Aneurysm, False - surgery
Angiography
false aneurysm
Humans
Male
popliteal artery
Popliteal Artery - injuries
Wounds, Penetrating
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Summary:Popliteal artery pseudo‐aneurysm due to accidental penetrating trauma, once common during world wars, is now rare. It may require amputation due to ischaemic complication. One such case is detailed here. The angiographic findings, complications, management and literature review are provided.
ISSN:0004-8461
1440-1673
DOI:10.1046/j.1440-1673.1999.00593.x