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Nonoperative versus surgical management of small (less than 3 cm), asymptomatic popliteal artery aneurysms.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21439460     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Popliteal artery aneurysms represent a common pathology that vascular surgeons are often confronted with. However, several issues remain incompletely understood, including indications for intervention and optimal methods of treatment. In the following article, our discussants debate the appropriate management of small popliteal artery aneurysms. Further complicating this discussion is the unclear relationship between popliteal artery aneurysm diameter and subsequent complications. Whereas with abdominal aortic aneurysms diameter is linked to rupture risk, it is less clear with popliteal artery aneurysms where complications are more likely to include thrombosis, embolization, and compression whether aneurysm diameter is accurately predictive. Perhaps other anatomic features should be included in our management algorithms? Regardless, our debaters will try to convince us whether small popliteal artery aneurysms warrant repair or not.
Authors:
Jane E Cross; Robert B Galland; Anil Hingorani; Enrico Ascher
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of vascular surgery : official publication, the Society for Vascular Surgery [and] International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter     Volume:  53     ISSN:  1097-6809     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Vasc. Surg.     Publication Date:  2011 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-28     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8407742     Medline TA:  J Vasc Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1145-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011 Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
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