Popliteal pseudoaneurysm after arthroscopic meniscectomy. A report of two cases.
Two cases of popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm after arthroscopic meniscectomy are reported. It is a very rare complication in arthroscopic knee surgery. Bypass grafting, using autogenic saphenous vein, was necessary after resection of the aneurysm in both cases.
Ritt
M J
MJ
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery/Traumatology, Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis, Delft, The Netherlands.
Te Slaa
R L
RL
Koning
J
J
Bruijn
J D
JD
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery