Failed angioplasty of a popliteal artery stenosis secondary to cystic adventitial disease--a case report.
The purpose of this case review is to describe treatment options for arterial occlusive disease secondary to a popliteal cyst. The occurrence of this disease is significantly less than atherosclerosis as the cause of claudication. The clinical presentation, natural history, and treatment options are reviewed.
Khoury
Michael
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Department of Surgery, St. Joseph Mercy of Macomb, Macomb and St. Clair Vascular Associates, St. Clair Shores, MI, USA. khourym@stclairvascularassociates.com
D000800:Angioplasty, Balloon; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D017211:Treatment Failure