Aneurysm of popliteal artery is the most common peripheral aneurysm, at least 70%.
Aneurysm of popliteal artery progresses to a stage of clinically significant complications within 5 years in 70% and can cause limb loss in 40% of cases.
The most serious complication is acute limb ischemia occurring in about 21% of cases with a risk of limb amputation of over 50%.
Popliteal aneurysm increases by approximately 10% per year.
Authors
MUDr. Yan Mykyta Clinic of General Surgery Faculty Hospital in Trnava, Slovakia
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