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Popliteal Artery Aneurysm
A 81-year old man presented with a pulsa-
tie mass behind his left knee. CT showed
a L popliteal aneurysms 42mm.
The main risk of popliteal aneurysm
would be distal embolization and throm-
bosis rather than rupture.
This was treated endovascularly with a
7mm x 15cm long PTFE covered stent
(Viabahn)
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