title: Acute compartment syndrome related to stent-graft exclusion of a popliteal arterial aneurysm.
abstract: The purpose of this morbidity and mortality case report is to discuss a characteristic of the Viabahn (W.L. Gore, Newark, DE) stent-graft deployment as well as a complication related to wire trauma during endovascular exclusion of a popliteal artery aneurysm. We encountered a phenomenon not described in the literature during deployment of a Viabahn stent graft. This necessitated further wire purchase, which resulted in perforation of a branch vessel within the calf. The rapid recognition of the clinical findings and prompt diagnosis of compartment syndrome was essential to early intervention, which prevented further complication and permanent sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Stirling
authors.forename: Young H
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.forename: Tony P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Smith