Transarterial embolization of an inferior genicular artery pseudoaneurysm with arteriovenous fistula after arthroscopy.
Arthroscopic meniscectomy of the knee is generally a safe and effective procedure with a low rate of vascular complications. We report here on a unique case of a 55-year-old man with a lateral inferior genicular artery pseudoaneurysm and a concomitant arteriovenous fistula that developed after arthroscopic meniscectomy; this was successfully treated with selective angiographic embolization. This case illustrates the effectiveness of an endovascular approach as a minimally invasive treatment for this uncommon complication that occurs after an arthroscopic procedure.
Puig
Josep
J
Department of Radiology, Dr Josep Trueta University Hospital, Av FranCa s/n, Girona, Spain. h416ujpu@htrueta.scs.es
Perendreu
Joan
J
Fortuño
Jose Ramón
JR
Branera
Jordi
J
Falcó
Joan
J
D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D000792:Angiography; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged