Treatment of a symptomatic popliteal pseudoaneurysm using a stent-graft and ultrasound-guided evacuation of the haematoma

Emerg Radiol. 2009 Mar;16(2):167-9. doi: 10.1007/s10140-008-0702-9. Epub 2008 Jan 24.

Abstract

The development of endovascular repair of true popliteal aneurysms has provided an alternative, minimal invasive way of treatment. We present a case of successful emergency endovascular repair of a symptomatic popliteal pseudoaneurysm and percutaneous drainage of the haematoma. An 80-year-old patient with cardiac co-morbidity presented with a symptomatic pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery, following a mild blunt trauma. We excluded the aneurysm with a stent-graft. This was followed by ultrasound-guided needle aspiration of the haematoma, leading to an immediate relief of pain, and resolved the pressure on the skin. Patient recovered well, and the follow-up was uneventful. Endovascular repair of a symptomatic popliteal pseudoaneurysm is feasible. Additional ultrasound-guided drainage of the haematoma may relieve pain and prevent skin necrosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy*
  • Drainage / methods
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Popliteal Artery*
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications