Dissection of arteria poplitea, managed with endovascular procedure

Arterial dissection of a peripheral artery involving an extremity is a rare event. We report a case of nonaneurysmal dissection of the popliteal artery that occurred in a 61-year-old man who was admitted with acute limb ischemia. Ultrasound examination was suggestive of arterial dissection and endov...

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Published in:	Rozhledy v chirurgii Vol. 89; no. 6; p. 375
Main Authors:	Spak, L, Pataky, S, Molcan, R, Radonak, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Slovak
Published:	Czech Republic 01-07-2010
Subjects:	Aneurysm, Dissecting - diagnostic imaging Aneurysm, Dissecting - surgery Angioplasty, Balloon Humans Male Middle Aged Popliteal Artery - diagnostic imaging Popliteal Artery - surgery Radiography Stents
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Summary:	Arterial dissection of a peripheral artery involving an extremity is a rare event. We report a case of nonaneurysmal dissection of the popliteal artery that occurred in a 61-year-old man who was admitted with acute limb ischemia. Ultrasound examination was suggestive of arterial dissection and endovascular treatment was undertaken before irreversible ischemia developed. Successful management depends on consideration of the diagnosis, particularly when other, more common diseases have been excluded.
ISSN:	0035-9351