Surgical Repair of Popliteal Venous Aneurysm Associated with Pulmonary Thromboembolism

Venous aneurysm (VA) is a rare entity and etiology has not been clarified. VA involving the popliteal vein can cause the potentially fatal pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). In this paper, we present our experience with a case of a popliteal venous aneurysm (PVA). PVA should be treated surgically beca...

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Published inJapanese Journal of Vascular Surgery Vol. 30; no. 5; pp. 303 - 306
Main Authors Fujii, Hiroatsu, Fukuda, Masaru, Narahara, Yutaka, Murata, Noboru, Bito, Atsushi
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published JAPANESE SOCIETY FOR VASCULAR SURGERY 25.10.2021
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popliteal vein
pulmonary embolism
venous aneurysm
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Summary:Venous aneurysm (VA) is a rare entity and etiology has not been clarified. VA involving the popliteal vein can cause the potentially fatal pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). In this paper, we present our experience with a case of a popliteal venous aneurysm (PVA). PVA should be treated surgically because only anticoagulation treatment is not sufficient to prevent recurrent of PTE. A 21-year-old woman presented with a loss of consciousness. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) demonstrated PTE and right PVA with thrombi. After successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), anticoagulation therapy was started and a retrievable inferior vena cava filter was placed. Thereafter plication suture of PVA was performed. Urgent surgical treatment of PVA should be considered to prevent severe PTE.
ISSN:0918-6778
1881-767X
DOI:10.11401/jsvs.21-00058