title: [False aneurysm of the popliteal artery after implantation of an alloplastic bypass: surgical treatment].
abstract: The false aneurysm of the popliteal artery is a rare complication in bypass surgery after the implantation of an alloplastic prosthesis. We saw this complication in 0.7 % of our patients. We report on 6 cases successfully treated by surgery. The false aneurysm developed within 2 weeks up to 44 months following the operation. We describe the symptoms, the details of diagnosis and of surgical treatment. In most cases the false aneurysm is symptomatic and should be operated immediately.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Gefässchirurgie, Krankenhaus Bethanien, Moers, Germany.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Manouguian
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation