Popliteal Aneurysms and Toe Ulcers

The patient was initially seen for ischemic ulceration of right foot toe ulcers and was found to have 2 left popliteal artery aneurysms. The patient declined treatment of the aneurysms at that time. 18 months later the aneurysms occluded and the patient developed ulcerations of several left toes with rest pain. Revascularizion was performed using…

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Internal Iliac Artery Aneurysm

Internal iliac artery aneurysms are rare. In most instances, they do not cause symptoms unless they rupture. Mortality after rupture is about 50%. Aneurysm under 25-30mm in size can be watched with serial imaging – typically CT. Aneurysms > 25-30mm should be treated to avoid rupture. Endovascular repair is preferred to open surgery as it…

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Groin Pseudoaneurysm

Advantages of an endovascular approach versus an open surgical procedure are clear – safer, faster recovery, no general anesthesia, almost no risk of infection, and no large groin incision.

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