Aneurysms of the Popliteal Artery

Popliteal aneurysms  are still controversial in terms of their pathogenesis, and challenging in terms of their treatment.  This book offers a detailed overview of the latest advances in our understanding of the disease, and highlights the latest theories. Divided into eght sections, it focuses on: the historical background, embryology and anatomy of the popliteal artery, clinical presentation and diagnosis, pros and cons of traditional surgical techniques, pros and cons of advanced endovascuar techniques. The last section focuses on non-atherosclerotic popliteal aneurysme, i.e. on diseases in which popliteal aneurysms may specifically appear, rendering more challenging the diagnosis and the treatment
As stressed in the foreword by the Chief Editor of the Journal of Vascuar Surgery, this book, given its scope, offers a valuable guide for all health professionals - experts and in training -.involved in vascular pathology and surgery.

Table of Contents:

Part-1: History

1. A surgeon’s journey through history up to the end of the XIX century

2. Modern historical background   

Part-2: The Popliteal Artery: Embryology and Anatomy.

3. The popliteal artery: embryology

4. The popliteal artery: reminding normal and variant anatomy    

5. Persistence of the ischiadic artery

6. Popliteal artery entrapment  

Part-3: Popliteal Aneurysms: Pathology.

7. Surgical pathology

Part-4: Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms: Clinical Aspects.

8. Definition, prevalence, etiopathogenesis

9. The “problem” of arteriomegaly

10. Outline of patients with atherosclerotic popliteal aneurysm

11. Clinical presentation

Part-5: Popliteal Aneurysms: Diagnosis.

12. Diagnostic procedures. 

Part-6: Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms: Surgical Treatment. (with an appendix on sex and popliteal aneurysms).

13. Operative indication, surgical approach and tactics

14. Primary amputation. Endoaneurysmorrhaphy. Lumbar sympathectomy. The use of tourniquet

15. Treatment with reestablishment of circulation

16. Late sequelae of surgical treatment

Part-7: Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms: Endovascular Treatment.

17. An up-to-date of popliteal artery anatomy, static and dynamic    

18. Home-made and early stent grafts

19. The Hemobahn-Viabahn stent grafts

20. Other stent grafts and hybrid procedures  

21. The current role of endografting

Part-8: Non-Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms.

22. Behçet’s disease

23. Kawasaki’s disease

24. Neurofibromatosis

25. Fibromuscular dysplasia   

26. Disorders of the connective tissue

27. Klippel-Trénaunay syndrome, Parkes Weber syndrome

28. HIV/AIDS

29. Mycotic aneurysms

30. Miscellaneous