Popliteal Vein Aneurysm Associated with Varicose Veins, Hydrocele, and Multiple Congenital Osteomas: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Popliteal vein aneurysms (PVAs) represent a rare form of venous aneurysms and necessitate prompt management because of their well-established risk of pulmonary embolism (PE). Herein, we report a rare case of PVA without PE, successfully treated with open surgical repair. A 27-year-old man presented...
Main Authors: | Ahmed Mohamed Taher Ghanem, Mohamed Sami, Ahmed Heshmat |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Medrang
2019-03-01
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Series: | Vascular Specialist International |
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Online Access: | http://www.vsijournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5758/vsi.2019.35.1.44 |
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