Popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) are the most frequent peripheral aneurysm with a significant morbidity if left untreated. Open surgical technique is still considered the gold standard; however the ...

(HealthDay)—In a clinical practice guideline issued by the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) and published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery, recommendations are presented for the medical management ...

The popliteal artery is situated behind the knee and conveys blood to the lower leg and foot. An aneurysm is an abnormal swelling in the wall of an artery. Endovascular repair of popliteal aneurysm ...

Cardiatis, SA announces successful treatment of the first popliteal aneurysm patient with the Cardiatis FluidSmart 3D Multilayer Braided Stent. FluidSmart, an investigational device in the European ...

Two men were admitted to an emergency department due to acute onset of lower limb pain. The first patient, aged 66, had a history of minor contusion of the popliteal area. The second, aged 58, ...

Turkish medical firm Invamed announced on Friday that it had developed a "Stena Peripheral Flow Directing Stent" for the treatment of peripheral artery aneurysms. While the causes behind most such ...

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Management of PAA requires attention because of the risk of limb loss, limb dysfunction associated with nerve or vein compression, and mortality owing to rupture. Open surgical techniques have been ...

Popliteal artery aneurysms are the most common peripheral aneurysms. They can cause leg ischaemia by embolism or thrombosis and may rupture. Current treatment is usually by open surgical bypass ...