Popliteal artery pseudo-aneurysm following penetrating trauma.
Popliteal artery pseudo-aneurysm due to accidental penetrating trauma, once common during world wars, is now rare. It may require amputation due to ischaemic complication. One such case is detailed here. The angiographic findings, complications, management and literature review are provided.
Bapuraj
J R
JR
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Thingnam
S
S
Rajak
C L
CL
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000792:Angiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating