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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Aneurysm Research
  • Patient Outcomes

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  • Popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) typically present with thrombosis and embolization, with rupture being an infrequent complication.
  • Ruptured popliteal artery aneurysms (rPAA) represent a distinct clinical challenge compared to non-ruptured PAAs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To delineate the clinical characteristics of patients undergoing surgery for ruptured popliteal artery aneurysms (rPAA).
  • To evaluate the surgical outcomes and long-term prognosis in a cohort of patients with rPAA.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 45 patients who underwent surgery for rPAA between 1987 and 2012, identified from the Swedish Vascular Registry (Swedvasc).
  • Review of medical records and imaging data for detailed patient and aneurysm characteristics.
  • Comparative analysis with patients treated for non-ruptured PAAs to identify differences in patient demographics, comorbidities, and aneurysm size.

Main Results:

  • Patients with rPAA were significantly older (mean 77.7 years) and had larger aneurysms (mean 63.7 mm) compared to non-ruptured PAA cases.
  • Higher prevalence of comorbidities, including lung and heart disease, was observed in the rPAA group.
  • Delayed diagnosis was common, with 27 patients initially misdiagnosed as deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or Baker's cyst. Four amputations occurred within one week of surgery, and the one-year mortality rate was substantial.

Conclusions:

  • Ruptured popliteal artery aneurysms are challenging to diagnose promptly, often affecting elderly patients with significant comorbidities and large aneurysm dimensions.
  • While immediate surgical interventions for rPAA yield acceptable results, the condition is associated with a high risk of mortality within the first year post-surgery.