Rahimizadeh A, Marashi SA, Rahimizadeh S, Amirzadeh M, Williamson WL. Peroneal/posterior tibial nerves delayed dysfunction due to traumatic popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm resulting from trivial stab wound: A case report.
Surg Neurol Int 2021;
12:488. [PMID:
34754538 PMCID:
PMC8571189 DOI:
10.25259/sni_770_2021]
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Abstract
Background:
Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysms due to stab wounds are extremely rate. Even more infrequently, they can contribute to the compression of multiple peripheral nerves.
Case Description:
A 23-year-old male, following a trivial stab wound, developed the delayed occurrence of a pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery. This resulted in the delayed onset of a compressive popliteal/posterior tibial neuropathy. Following restoration of blood flow through the popliteal artery utilizing saphenous vein grafting, additional neurolysis resulted in resolution of the compressive neuropathy.
Conclusion:
A 23-year-old male developed a pseudoaneurysm following minor trauma that resulted in peripheral nerve dysfunction.
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