Revascularization for Popliteal Artery Occlusion with Rare Cause

Abstract

A unique machine sandwiched and injured the knee of 31-year-old male. CT scan revealed the occlusion of popliteal artery. Revascularization was performed on electively. Dissected intima and thrombus in the popliteal artery was removed. Prosthesis or vein graft were not used. Popliteal artery occlusion with blunt trauma is rare. Though usually revascularization needs prosthesis or vein graft, they were not used in this case. But careful follow-up will be necessary hereafter.