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Case Reports
. 2020 Mar 17;6(2):227-230.
doi: 10.1016/j.artd.2020.02.003. eCollection 2020 Jun.

Superficial femoral artery pseudoaneurysm, compartment syndrome, and deep vein thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty

Carlos A Sánchez  1 , Ana B Jara  2 , Jaime Mariño  3
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Case Reports

Superficial femoral artery pseudoaneurysm, compartment syndrome, and deep vein thrombosis after total knee arthroplasty

Carlos A Sánchez et al. Arthroplast Today. .

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Abstract

Vascular injuries after total knee arthroplasty are highly infrequent, especially in the femoral artery. These lesions can cause severe damage. Early diagnosis is important to prevent catastrophic complications (such as loss of limb) and to offer adequate treatment. This study reports a patient with femoral artery injury of unknown etiology after total knee arthroplasty. Progressive and insidious symptoms from deep vein thrombosis to compartment syndrome made management even more challenging, requiring amputation of the extremity.

Keywords: Compartment syndrome; Femoral artery; Pseudoaneurysm; Total knee arthroplasty; Vascular injury.

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Figure 1
CT scan of the right inferior limb. Flow is interrupted by the presence of a pseudoaneurysm in the superficial femoral artery with limited distal recanalization (arrows).
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Figure 2
Femoral-popliteal bridge done by a vascular surgeon.
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Figure 3
Soft tissues of the right leg after fasciotomies. Pale tissue observed.
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Figure 4
Soft tissue changes after surgical procedures. Medial approach.
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