True popliteal aneurysm presenting with acute limb ischemia and deep venous thrombosis: Report of a case
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Tarih
2008
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Int Scientific Literature, Inc
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Background: True popliteal aneurysm complicated with distal arterial embolization and popliteal vein thrombosis is rare. Case Report: We report a case of a 26-year-old male with popliteal artery aneurysm who presented with two major complication related to the aneurysm; distal arterial embolization and popliteal vein thrombosis. He was treated successfully by vein graft interposition and anticoagulation therapy. Conclusions: This case suggests popliteal aneurysm may cause concurrent limb-threatening complications such as acute leg ischemia and deep venous thrombosis.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
popliteal artery, aneurysm, deep vein thrombosis, critical limb ischemia, surgical procedures, operative
Kaynak
American Journal of Case Reports
WoS Q Değeri
N/A
Scopus Q Değeri
Q3
Cilt
9
