Treatment of Injured Popliteal Artery: The Efficacy of Intra and Postoperative Continuous Hemodiafiltration (CHDF)

Abstract

Popliteal artery injuries, such as arterial occlusion and rupture caused by blunt injuries in the vicinity of the knee joint, are rare. However, when they occur popliteal artery injuries can be serious, frequently requiring leg amputation. In some cases, it has been possible to avert serious complications from myonephropathic metabolic syndrome (MNMS). This is a condition that frequently develops after revascularization due to acute arterial occlusion. By administering postoperative continuous hemodiafiltration (CHDF) it may be averted. This paper reports the authors’ findings on the efficacy of postoperative CHDF. These findings suggest that early administration of CHDF can be effective in averting serious complications from MNMS.