Popliteal Artery Aneurysms: Rationale, Technique, and Results of Endovascular Treatment
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2008
Description
Endovascular repair of popliteal artery aneurysms has been used with increasing frequency in recent years. Advocates of the procedure claim a lower rate of complications, early return to work, no change in the quality of life, and long-term patency rates that are as favorable as those following open surgical repair. Unfortunately, data of only 1 prospective randomized study are available, and a recent meta-analysis showed a higher rate of early graft thromboses and more early reinterventions after endograft repair of popliteal artery aneurysms. Open, elective surgical repair with the vein graft has patency rates more than 90% in contemporary series. Current evidence only supports the use of stent grafts in those with high surgical risks and in the elderly.
Citation Information
Ying, Huang; and Gloviczki, Peter. 2008. Popliteal Artery Aneurysms: Rationale, Technique, and Results of Endovascular Treatment. Perspectives in Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. Vol.20(2). 201-213. https://doi.org/10.1177/1531003508320846 PMID: 18644812 ISSN: 1531-0035