Transarterial Embolization of an Inferior Genicular Artery Pseudoaneurysm with Arteriovenous Fistula after Arthroscopy.
- Author:
Josep PUIG
1
;
Joan PERENDREU
;
Jose Ramon FORTUNO
;
Jordi BRANERA
;
Joan FALCO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Arteriovenous malformations; Interventional procedures; Interventional procedures, technology; Knee
- MeSH: Aneurysm, False/*etiology/*therapy; Angiography; Arteriovenous Fistula/*etiology/*therapy; Arthroscopy/*adverse effects; Embolization, Therapeutic/*methods; Humans; Knee Joint/radiography/surgery; Leg/*blood supply; Male; Middle Aged
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology 2007;8(2):173-175
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Arthroscopic meniscectomy of the knee is generally a safe and effective procedure with a low rate of vascular complications. We report here on a unique case of a 55-year-old man with a lateral inferior genicular artery pseudoaneurysm and a concomitant arteriovenous fistula that developed after arthroscopic meniscectomy; this was successfully treated with selective angiographic embolization. This case illustrates the effectiveness of an endovascular approach as a minimally invasive treatment for this uncommon complication that occurs after an arthroscopic procedure.