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Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm after a revision of total knee arthroplasty: endovascular treatment with a stent graft

Authors: F. D’Angelo, G. P. Carrafiello, D. Laganà, A. Reggiori, A. Giorgianni, G. Zatti, C. Fugazzola

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 6/2007

Abstract

Injury to the popliteal artery during total knee arthroplasty is a very rare but dangerous complication. Several mechanisms are capable of generating a direct trauma to the vessel, like posterior retractor and oscillating saw. We report a case of popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm in a 52-year-old woman that occurred during revision of total knee arthroplasty, requiring emergency repair by means of percutaneous endovascular covered stenting.

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Title: Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm after a revision of total knee arthroplasty: endovascular treatment with a stent graft
Authors: F. D’Angelo
G. P. Carrafiello
D. Laganà
A. Reggiori
A. Giorgianni
G. Zatti
C. Fugazzola
Publication date: 01-03-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Emergency Radiology / Issue 6/2007
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-006-0553-1

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Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm after a revision of total knee arthroplasty: endovascular treatment with a stent graft

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