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(a-c): Computed tomography angiogram showing a pseudoaneurysm and arteriovenous fistula were formed, resulted in the expansion of the femoral vein of the lower limb (left). (d-f): Ultrasound showing a 4.7 x 3.0 cm pseudoaneurysm.
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He was diagnosed with the popliteal pseudoaneurysm and arteriovenous fistula by the Doppler ultrasonographic examination and CTA (Fig. 1).
(a-b): Arteriovenous fistula can be clearly seen by the angiography which the diameter was about 0.5 cm, with about 3*4 cm of popliteal pseudoaneurysm. (c-d): 2 VIABAN stents were implanted by guiding with the guide wire. Import the dilator to make the stents more consistent with the vessel wall. (e-f): Arteriovenous fistula was completely closed, and arterial blood flow was unobstructed.
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The patient was transferred to the interventional radiology suite where a successful vascular stent implantation was made (Fig. 2).