Ruptured infected popliteal artery aneurysm.
We describe an unusual presentation of an infected popliteal aneurysm. To our knowledge rupture of an aneurysm associated with Salmonella at this site has not previously been reported. The management of infected aneurysms is discussed.
Department of Vascular Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary and Medical School, England.
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Wilson
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Fulford
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Abraham
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Smyth
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Dodd
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Walker
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*