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Isolated dissection of a non‐aneurysmal popliteal artery
Author(s) -
Krishna Govind,
G. Bourchier Russell,
MacCormick D. E. M.,
A. Hill Andrew
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1046/j.1445-2197.2002.02422.x
Subject(s) - medicine , popliteal artery , dissection (medical) , aneurysm , surgery
Two cases of isolated dissection of a non‐aneurysmal, non‐atherosclerotic popliteal artery are reported. Isolated dissection of the popliteal artery is a distinct entity that may have far reaching effects on patient's mobility if not adequately treated. This lesion can be seen in non‐aneurysmal, non‐atherosclerotic vessels and in patients with no predisposing medical causes. It requires a high degree of suspicion for diagnosis because of its rarity. Surgical treatment is the best option and results in a good outcome.