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Our experience of popliteal vein aneurysm.
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PMID:  20880881     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Popliteal venous aneurysms (PVA) are rare and in most cases the first sign of their presence is a pulmonary embolus or other thromboembolic events. We report four cases of PVA, in two of these the first sign of their presence was an acute pulmonary embolism; in two remaining cases the diagnosis was fortuitous. Accurate evaluation of venous system of lower limb by duplex scan is important in all cases of pulmonary embolism, the anticoagulation may be ineffective in preventing pulmonary embolism and the surgical repair is the mainstay of therapy of this pathology because it is safe and effective.
Authors:
Roberto Gabrielli; Silvio Vitale; Alessandro Costanzo; Alessandro Carra
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-09-29
Journal Detail:
Title:  Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery     Volume:  11     ISSN:  1569-9285     ISO Abbreviation:  Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-24     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101158399     Medline TA:  Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg     Country:  England    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  835-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Vascular Surgery, Policlinico Casilino of Rome, Rome, Italy. rogadoc@libero.it
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