Iatrogenic popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm is a state of vascular wall rupture in the popliteal artery. It is generally a rare situation and the most common etiologic factor is iatrogenic causes.

Case presentation

This case report presents a successful diagnosis and management of a 31-year-old patient who was presented with a mass behind the knee, three months after femoropopliteal bypass for the treatment of a gunshot to the knee. An endovascular approach using coils was utilized for the patient, which led to complete remission for the patient.

Discussion

The current patient had two primary therapeutic challenges: bleeding and hematoma growth, clot development causing blood flow restriction, and limb ischemia. Pseudoaneurysm also caused internal inflammation, which i

SUBMITTER: Nazari I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11320411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature