Pulmonary embolism due to popliteal vein aneurysm: approach and surgical treatment – a case report. (June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maggiore, C; Rizzo, L; Capotondi, C; Dito, R; Taurino, M
• Is Part Of: Phlebology. Volume 29:Number 5(2014)
• Page Start: 325
• Page End: 327
• Publication Date: 2014-06
• Subjects: popliteal fossa -- pulmonary embolism -- temporary caval filter; Veins -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.14
• DOI: 10.1258/phleb.2012.012114
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-3555

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism is the first presentation in 70–80% in patients with aneurysm of popliteal vein. We present a case of young man admitted in our hospital with respiratory distress, tachycardia and D-dimer >3000 mg/dL. The observation of pulmonary embolism required the placement of a caval temporary filter before the surgical treatment. The use of temporary filter is recommended in symptomatic patients for thromboembolic phenomena, and when ultrasound detects the presence of floating thrombus.