Main description:

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.

Contents:

Part-1: History1. A surgeon's journey through history up to the end of the XIX century2. Modern historical background Part-2: The Popliteal Artery: Embryology and Anatomy.3. The popliteal artery: embryology4. The popliteal artery: reminding normal and variant anatomy 5. Persistence of the ischiadic artery6. Popliteal artery entrapment Part-3: Popliteal Aneurysms: Pathology.7. Surgical pathologyPart-4: Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms: Clinical Aspects.8. Definition, prevalence, etiopathogenesis9. The "problem" of arteriomegaly10. Outline of patients with atherosclerotic popliteal aneurysm11. Clinical presentationPart-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 tactics14. Primary amputation. Endoaneurysmorrhaphy. Lumbar sympathectomy. The use of tourniquet15. Treatment with reestablishment of circulation16. Late sequelae of surgical treatmentPart-7: Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms: Endovascular Treatment.17. An up-to-date of popliteal artery anatomy, static and dynamic 18. Home-made and early stent grafts19. The Hemobahn-Viabahn stent grafts20. Other stent grafts and hybrid procedures 21. The current role of endograftingPart-8: Non-Atherosclerotic Popliteal Aneurysms.22. Behcet's disease23. Kawasaki's disease24. Neurofibromatosis25. Fibromuscular dysplasia 26. Disorders of the connective tissue27. Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome, Parkes Weber syndrome28. HIV/AIDS29. Mycotic aneurysms30. Miscellaneous