Nonoperative versus surgical management of small (less than 3 cm), asymptomatic popliteal artery aneurysms

Popliteal artery aneurysms represent a common pathology that vascular surgeons are often confronted with. However, several issues remain incompletely understood, including indications for intervention and optimal methods of treatment. In the following article, our discussants debate the appropriate...

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Published in:Journal of vascular surgery 2011-04, Vol.53 (4), p.1145-1148
Main Authors: Cross, Jane E., MB, MRCS, Galland, Robert B., MD, FRCS, Hingorani, Anil, MD, Ascher, Enrico, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm - complications
Aneurysm - diagnosis
Aneurysm - surgery
Aneurysm - therapy
Asymptomatic Diseases
Biological and medical sciences
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Medical sciences
Neurology
Patient Selection
Popliteal Artery - surgery
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Treatment Outcome
Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
Vascular surgery: aorta, extremities, vena cava. Surgery of the lymphatic vessels
Vascular Surgical Procedures
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Summary:Popliteal artery aneurysms represent a common pathology that vascular surgeons are often confronted with. However, several issues remain incompletely understood, including indications for intervention and optimal methods of treatment. In the following article, our discussants debate the appropriate management of small popliteal artery aneurysms. Further complicating this discussion is the unclear relationship between popliteal artery aneurysm diameter and subsequent complications. Whereas with abdominal aortic aneurysms diameter is linked to rupture risk, it is less clear with popliteal artery aneurysms where complications are more likely to include thrombosis, embolization, and compression whether aneurysm diameter is accurately predictive. Perhaps other anatomic features should be included in our management algorithms? Regardless, our debaters will try to convince us whether small popliteal artery aneurysms warrant repair or not.
ISSN:0741-5214
1097-6809
DOI:10.1016/j.jvs.2011.02.001