Traumatic aneurysm of the descending geniculate artery: a complication of suction drainage in synovectomy for hemophilic arthropathy.
A traumatic false aneurysm of the descending genicular artery developed as a complication of suction drainage of a knee following synovectomy in a patient with hemophilic arthropathy. The aneurysm enlarged in spite of Factor VIII replacement therapy, and surgical resection was required. As a precautionary measure, in knee arthrotomy operations, trocar-tipped catheters could be passed through the lateral side of the suprapatellar pouch.
D000293:Adolescent; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006395:Hemarthrosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000074402:Synovectomy