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Popliteal Venous Aneurysm—A Systematic Review

Authors: David Bergqvist, MD, PhD, Martin Björck, MD, PhD, Christer Ljungman, MD, PhD

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 3/2006

Abstract

Background

Popliteal vein aneurysm is a rare but potentially problematic disease with a risk of pulmonary embolism.

Method

A systematic literature search was performed.

Results

A total of 105 popliteal vein aneurysms were identified, with a slight female and left-sided preponderance. Dominating symptoms are caused by pulmonary embolism, followed by local symptoms with a palpable mass. In four patients arterial symptoms were reported. The most frequently used diagnostic test was phlebography, increasingly replaced by duplex ultrasonography in recent years. Because pulmonary embolism is a potential, it motivates surgical removal. In most cases excision and lateral suture is possible. Four fatal cases were reported. Unfortunately follow-up time and results are poorly documented.

Conclusion

Popliteal venous aneurysm is rare but should be considered as a local source of pulmonary embolism when no other explanation is found.

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Title: Popliteal Venous Aneurysm—A Systematic Review
Authors: David Bergqvist, MD, PhD
Martin Björck, MD, PhD
Christer Ljungman, MD, PhD
Publication date: 01-03-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 3/2006
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-005-7982-y

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