• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) Abdominal aortic diameter ≥ 3 cm typically constitutes an abdominal aortic aneurysm. (msdmanuals.com)
  • all upper extremity aneurysms should be treated because of the higher risk of serious complications (eg, stroke when the aneurysm extends to the aortic arch). (msdmanuals.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the survival and freedom from reinfection for patients with infected native aortic aneurysms (INAAs) treated with in situ revascularization (ISR), using either open surgical repair (OSR) or endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), and to identify the predictors of outcome. (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition to atherosclerosis, popliteal artery occlusive disease can be caused by emboli, popliteal entrapment syndrome, cystic adventitial disease, and trauma. (medscape.com)
  • popliteal artery entrapment, and septic emboli, which cause mycotic aneurysms. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The anatomic proximity of the popliteal artery to the distal femur and gastrocnemius makes this artery susceptible to injury during femoral fracture or knee dislocation and entrapment syndrome, respectively. (medscape.com)
  • Popliteal artery occlusive disease is a common occurrence, especially in elderly patients, smokers, and those with diabetes mellitus and other cardiovascular diseases. (medscape.com)
  • Many of these are related to popliteal artery disease. (medscape.com)
  • Popliteal artery occlusion and the disease processes leading up to it cause morbidity and mortality by decreasing or completely blocking blood supply through the popliteal artery and into the lower leg and foot. (medscape.com)
  • Regardless of the reason for popliteal artery occlusion, intervention is indicated in patients with severe claudication that alters lifestyle and does not respond to medical treatment and in patients with CLI. (medscape.com)
  • The popliteal artery is characterized by distinct embryologic and anatomic features as compared with the femoral vessels. (medscape.com)
  • Embryologically, unlike the superficial femoral artery, the popliteal artery originates from the sciatic system. (medscape.com)
  • The popliteal artery sits on the posterior aspect of the leg, in the popliteal fossa. (medscape.com)
  • The superficial femoral artery becomes the popliteal artery as it passes through the adductor hiatus, and it proceeds until it bifurcates into the anterior tibial artery and the tibioperoneal trunk. (medscape.com)
  • The popliteal artery is located between the two heads of the gastrocnemius. (medscape.com)
  • Compared with the superficial femoral artery, the popliteal artery is not located within the muscular compartment and is subjected to significant biomechanical torsional forces related to the repetitive knee flexion and extension. (medscape.com)
  • 3, 4, 5] This anatomic region is characterized by a high biomechanical stress, which consequently negatively affects patency rates associated with the popliteal artery bypass procedures and imposes technical limitations on endovascular stenting, in that biomechanical stress may lead to stent fractures. (medscape.com)
  • At the level of the knee, the popliteal artery gives off genicular and sural branches. (medscape.com)
  • This collateral circulation is very important in the presence of chronic occlusive disease of the popliteal artery. (medscape.com)
  • Infectious (mycotic) aneurysms may occur in any artery but are most common in the femoral artery. (msdmanuals.com)
  • For leg artery aneurysms, surgical repair is therefore often elective. (msdmanuals.com)
  • However, surgical repair is indicated for all arm artery aneurysms because serious complications (eg, thromboembolism) are a greater risk. (msdmanuals.com)
  • the most common location is the popliteal artery. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Peripheral arterial aneurysms are abnormal dilations of the peripheral arteries caused by weakening of the arterial wall. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It lies posterior to the distal femur and anterior to the popliteal vein. (medscape.com)
  • Risk of rupture of extremity aneurysms is low but increases with increasing diameter above 2 cm. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA) Abdominal aortic diameter ≥ 3 cm typically constitutes an abdominal aortic aneurysm. (msdmanuals.com)
  • OBJECTIVE: The aim was to describe the microbiology of surgically treated infective native (mycotic) aortic aneurysms (INAAs), and associated survival and development of infection-related complications (IRCs). (bvsalud.org)
  • Infectious (mycotic) aneurysms may occur in any artery but are most common in the femoral artery. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The aim of this article is to present a case of mycotic aneurysm of internal carotid artery secondary to livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) treated with resection and common-to-internal carotid artery bypass with autologous vein graft in a male pig farmer. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography angiography (CTA) showed a 3.9 × 4.5 cm mycotic aneurysm of right internal carotid artery with hypermetabolic uptake in positron emission tomography (PET) scan. (bvsalud.org)
  • Resection of the mycotic aneurysm and a common-to-internal carotid artery bypass with major saphenous vein graft were performed. (bvsalud.org)
  • Mycotic aneurysms of internal carotid artery are very infrequent. (bvsalud.org)
  • The treatment includes mycotic aneurysm resection and reconstruction with venous graft bypass plus intensive antibiotic therapy. (bvsalud.org)
  • Popliteal artery occlusion and the disease processes leading up to it cause morbidity and mortality by decreasing or completely blocking blood supply through the popliteal artery and into the lower leg and foot. (medscape.com)
  • Regardless of the reason for popliteal artery occlusion, intervention is indicated in patients with severe claudication that alters lifestyle and does not respond to medical treatment and in patients with CLI. (medscape.com)