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Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Screening for Proximal Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis

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Recurrent popliteal vein aneurysm.

Antonios P Gasparis¹, Morad Awadallah, Robert J Meisner

¹Division of Vascular Surgery, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, NY 11794-8191, USA.

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|October 20, 2009

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A recurrent popliteal vein aneurysm was successfully treated with resection and primary repair. Follow-up confirmed a competent vein without thrombosis, highlighting effective surgical management for popliteal vein aneurysms.

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Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Screening for Proximal Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis

Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Screening for Proximal Lower Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis

Published on: February 10, 2023

Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Vascular Imaging

Background:

Popliteal vein aneurysms can recur after surgical repair.
Recurrence poses risks of thrombosis and embolism.

Observation:

A 28-year-old female presented with a recurrent saccular popliteal vein aneurysm 4 years post-repair.
Imaging confirmed a 3x4 cm aneurysm without thrombus at the prior repair site.

Findings:

The recurrent aneurysm was resected.
Primary repair with end-to-end anastomosis was performed due to adequate vein length.
Post-operative anticoagulation with coumadin was administered for 3 months.

Implications:

Successful surgical management of recurrent popliteal vein aneurysms is achievable.
Primary vein repair can restore vascular integrity and function.
Long-term surveillance is crucial for patients with popliteal vein aneurysm history.