# A case of endovascular treatment for pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery that developed 3 months after stenting

## TL;DR

This paper describes a successful endovascular treatment of a rare artery issue that developed after a stent placement.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel case demonstrating the effectiveness of stent grafts for post-endovascular pseudoaneurysm.

## Key findings

- A stent graft successfully blocked blood flow to a pseudoaneurysm in a frail patient.
- Endovascular treatment was chosen over surgery due to patient frailty and risks.
- The case highlights the utility of stent grafts in managing post-procedure pseudoaneurysms.

## Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms in lower limb arteries are rare, but can occur after endovascular procedures. We report the case of an 80-year-old man with a chronic limb-threatening ischemia who developed pseudoaneurysm at the site of a stent placed in the left popliteal artery 3 months earlier. Because of the severe pain and risk of aneurysm rupture, intervention was considered necessary. Considering the frailty of the patient, surgical treatment would have likely been difficult and endovascular treatment was therefore planned. A stent graft was placed, blocking blood flow to the pseudoaneurysm. This case demonstrates the effectiveness of stent grafts in managing post-endovascular pseudoaneurysm.