Ruptured mycotic aneurysm of the popliteal artery. A case report and review of the literature.
We report a case of a ruptured mycotic popliteal artery aneurysm as a consequence of septic embolization from infective endocarditis. The clinical presentation and radiological findings are presented. The popliteal, tibio-peroneal, and the antero-tibial arteries were reconstructed using an in situ bifurcated saphenous vein graft. Follow-up at 24 months disclosed a patent repair with normal ankle-brachial index.
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Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation, General Campus, McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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D000368:Aged; D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D017542:Aneurysm, Ruptured / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery