Popliteal aneurysm after plate osteosynthesis. A case report.
A false aneurysm of the popliteal artery caused acute ischemic symptoms 23 years after plate osteosynthesis of a distal femoral fracture. The protruding tip of a screw was found in the center of the aneurysmal sac.
Nielsen
B F
BF
Department of Vascular Surgery and Urology, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark.
Rørdam
P
P
Christoffersen
J K
JK
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology*; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery