Case report: insertion of a covered stent for treatment of a popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm following total knee arthroplasty.
We report the use of a covered stent to successfully treat a pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery, which occurred following total knee arthroplasty. Percutaneous endovascular repair offers a safe alternative to surgical management of this condition.
Vaidhyanath
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Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester LE5 4PW, UK.
Blanshard
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KS
D000368:Aged; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography