Rupture of the Popliteal Artery due to Spontaneous Dislocation of the Knee in a Pregnant and Morbidly Obese Women

• Published in: European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery extra Vol. 5; no. 4; pp. 52 - 54
• Main Authors: Puppinck, P., Chevalier, J., Ducasse, E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01-04-2003
• Subjects: Morbid obesity; Rupture of popliteal artery; Spontaneous knee dislocation; Spontaneous knee dislocation; Rupture of popliteal artery; Morbid obesity
• ISSN: 1533-3167; 1533-3167
• DOI: 10.1016/S1533-3167(03)00051-7

Few papers deal with this problem in the literature. Treating these patients gives rise to specific diagnostic and therapeutic problems widely influenced by pregnancy. The use of one of twin popliteal veins, as an arterial by-pass conduit is also a specificity of this case report. 2 years later, vascular result is achieved, but heavy neurological and functional problems remain as a permanent handicap due to a too long delay before revascularisation. The problem of knee instability remains unresolved to date.