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Giant popliteal false aneurysm in an 8-year-old child
T Votapka1, C L Backer, C Mavroudis
1Division of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgery, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL 60614.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Giant popliteal artery aneurysms are exceptionally rare in children. This case highlights successful surgical repair of a large popliteal artery aneurysm in an 8-year-old girl, likely caused by blunt trauma.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Aneurysms of the arterial system are uncommon in pediatric patients.
- Popliteal artery aneurysms are particularly rare in children, often linked to penetrating injuries.
- Giant aneurysms in this population are exceptionally infrequent.