title: Popliteal aneurysm after plate osteosynthesis. A case report.
abstract: 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.
authors: Department of Vascular Surgery and Urology, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark.
authors: B F
authors: BF
authors: Nielsen
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Rørdam
authors: J K
authors: JK
authors: Christoffersen
mesh_terms: 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