A popliteal artery aneurysm is an irregular bulge that occurs in the wall of the artery located behind the knee joint. It is a type of lower extremity aneurysm.

What is a popliteal aneurysm? A popliteal aneurysm is a ballooned-out part of your popliteal artery, which is behind your knee. Half of the people with popliteal aneurysms will have them …

Issues related to popliteal artery aneurysms will be reviewed here. The surgical and endovascular management of popliteal artery aneurysm is discussed separately.

These guidelines focus on PAA screening, indications for intervention, choice of repair strategy, management of asymptomatic and symptomatic PAAs (including those presenting with acute …

Oct 10, 2024 · Popliteal artery aneurysms are the most common peripheral arterial aneurysm and the second most common aneurysm after abdominal aortic aneurysms.

Feb 16, 2024 · The normal diameter of the popliteal artery ranges from 0.7 to 1.1 cm. Popliteal artery aneurysms manifest as either fusiform (diffuse dilation) or saccular (asymmetrical) …

A popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) is an enlargement of the popliteal artery to greater than 1.5 times its normal size. [a] PAAs are the most common type of aneurysm of the peripheral …

A popliteal artery aneurysm is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the popliteal artery, which runs behind the knee, becomes weakened and balloons out, forming an …

Determining the maximum diameter of popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) is crucial for the diagnosis and treatment of asymptomatic ones. However, PAA assessment is not …

Apr 2, 2024 · Popliteal artery aneurysm is a rare disease, and its frequency in the population is estimated to be 0.1-1%. However, among peripheral arterial aneurysms, it is the most …