Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9167045 | EJVES Extra | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The aims of treating patients with popliteal aneurysm (PA) are to prevent limb-threatening ischemia from aneurysm thrombosis, distal embolization, and rupture, while concurrently restoring adequate blood flow to the lower extremity. This involves often an interposition graft or a bypass. We report four cases of PAs treated with resection of the aneurysm sac and direct end-to-end anastomosis. This technique, which does not require any graft interposition, presents many advantages, and, therefore, should be considered by vascular surgeons.
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Authors
J.-M. Alsac, E. Fadel, D. Fabre, S. Mussot, J.-M. Maury, P. Dartevelle,