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A delayed pattern of presentation, over 2 years after blunt popliteal trauma, was observed in all patients. They presented with a painful pulsatile mass in the popliteal fossa, and their peripheral pulses were normal. Orthopedic and rheumatologic evaluation findings were negative. Diagnostic evaluation included triplex, arteriography, and computed tomography angiography. A posterior popliteal approach was used, and after aneurysmal excision, reversed great saphenous vein and lesser saphenous vein (1 patient) grafts were used. After 2 to 4 years of follow-up, all grafts remain patent and the patients have fully functional limbs. A literature search revealed 70 cases of pseudoaneurysms of the popliteal artery reported in civilian settings. These lesions should be repaired shortly because their complications (rupture, thromboembolic episodes) carry a high risk for limb dysfunction and amputation. Penetrating or blunt trauma is the main causative factor (62.5%), but iatrogenic trauma accounts for an increasing number of reports (37.5%). Strict follow-up of popliteal trauma is essential. A high level of suspicion and awareness can lead to early diagnosis and treatment of pseudoaneurysms of the popliteal artery and prevent the serious complications associated with these lesions.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1177\/1538574406290037","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2007,6,21]],"date-time":"2007-06-21T23:03:41Z","timestamp":1182467021000},"page":"499-504","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":45,"title":["Traumatic Pseudoaneurysm of the Popliteal Artery After Blunt Trauma: Case Report and a Review of the Literature"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"40","author":[{"given":"Aggelos","family":"Megalopoulos","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"1st Surgical Clinic, General Hospital \u201cG. 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