Postoperative aneurysm of the popliteal artery after arthroscopic meniscectomy.
We report a case of a 14-year-old girl who underwent arthroscopic subtotal meniscectomy after a bucket-handle tear of the lateral meniscus followed by a pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery. A revision surgery and reconstruction of the artery with a saphena magna patch was necessary to repair the defect. At 1-year follow-up, excellent range of motion, function of the knee, and a normal quality of life was achieved.
Kiss
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Department of Orthopaedics, Salzburg General Hospital, Salzburg, Austria. h.kiss@lks.at
Drekonja
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Grethen
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C
Dorn
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D000293:Adolescent; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery*; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012086:Reoperation; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed