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Popliteal aneurysms: a 10-year experience

S T Duffy1, M P Colgan, S Sultan

  • 1School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.

European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery : the Official Journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
|October 27, 1998
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Popliteal aneurysms require treatment to prevent limb loss. Elective repair is safe and effective, while small asymptomatic popliteal aneurysms can be monitored.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease

Background:

  • Popliteal aneurysms are the most common peripheral arterial aneurysms, posing a significant limb threat if untreated.
  • Optimal management strategies for asymptomatic popliteal aneurysms remain debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of elective repair versus conservative management for popliteal aneurysms.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 24 patients with 40 popliteal aneurysms over 10 years.
  • Surgical exclusion and bypass for symptomatic or larger aneurysms; regular ultrasound surveillance for smaller, asymptomatic lesions.

Main Results:

  • No limb loss occurred with elective repair. Three-year secondary patency and limb salvage rates were 84% and 96%, respectively.

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  • Small asymptomatic aneurysms (< 2 cm) were safely managed conservatively without symptom progression.

    • Conclusions:

    • Exclusion and bypass is a safe, effective, and durable surgical option for popliteal aneurysms.
    • Close follow-up allows for safe conservative management of small, asymptomatic popliteal aneurysms.