POPLITEAL ARTERY ANEURYSM - PROMPT INTERVENTION PREVENTS TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES

Authors
SEDDON AM
Citation
Am. Seddon, POPLITEAL ARTERY ANEURYSM - PROMPT INTERVENTION PREVENTS TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES, Postgraduate medicine, 94(2), 1993, pp. 125
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Medicine, General & Internal
Journal title
Postgraduate medicine → ACNP
ISSN journal
00325481
Volume
94
Issue
2
Year of publication
1993
Database
ISI
SICI code
0032-5481(1993)94:2<125:PAA-PI>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
Popliteal artery aneurysm is an important, if uncommon, cause of lower extremity ischemia. About half of cases are asymptomatic. Untreated a neurysms may lead to embolization, rupture, thrombosis, and amputation . Diagnosis involves careful physical examination and use of ultrasoun d and arteriography. Prompt surgical intervention is essential.