POST-OPERATIVE ANEURYSM OF THE DESCENDING GENICULAR ARTERY PRESENTING AS A PULSATING HAEMARTHROSIS OF THE KNEE

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Abstract

1. A case of traumatic aneurysm of the descending genicular artery complicating elective operation on the knee joint is reported. 2. The aneurysm was mainly intra-articular, presenting as a pulsating haemarthrosis soon after operation. 3. The pathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnosis and management are briefly discussed.

Topics & Keywords

Vascular Procedures and Complications Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management Trauma Management and Diagnosis

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Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume

Volume 51-B, Issue 3, pp. 506-507

DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.51b3.506

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