Popliteal A-V Fistula with Pseudo-aneurysm: A Complication Following Total Knee Arthroplasty |
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Authors: | Ravikumar V Pydisetty MBBS MS DNB FRCS MCh Ortho FRCS Robert M Gillies |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Orthopedics, Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4QJ, UK;(2) 8 Sandstone Close, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, UK |
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Abstract: | Arthroscopy and total knee replacement (TKR) are the two orthopedic procedures in which instruments are routinely placed near
the posterior capsule of the knee. A review of the literature demonstrated that the four commonest reported problems following
TKR are thrombosis, arterial transection, A-V fistula, and aneurysm formation. Reports on popliteal artery injury with severe
patient morbidity following arthroscopy and TKR have been described in the literature. Despite the uncommon occurrence of
these injuries, the outcome can be devastating, leading to further surgery, including vascular repair or possibly even amputation
of the affected limb. We present a rare case of popliteal A-V fistula following TKR and discuss the probable etiology and
the management. |
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Keywords: | Knee and hip arthroplasty |
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