Endovascular approach to arterial branches mimicking a type II endoleak after popliteal artery aneurysm exclusion and bypass

Abstract

The management of popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) has continued to evolve. Open surgical treatment remains an excellent option. Aneurysm exclusion with saphenous vein bypass through a medial incision remains a preferred approach. After PAA exclusion, however, a possibility remains of sac expansion from geniculate arterial branches. This can mimic a type II endoleak occurring after endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. In the present report, we have described an endovascular technique used to treat an enlarging PAA after exclusion and bypass.

Keywords

• Popliteal artery aneurysm enlargement following exclusion