Popliteal artery aneurysm

Overview

A popliteal artery aneurysm is an abnormal bulge that occurs in the wall of the artery that runs through the area behind your knee joint.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for popliteal artery aneurysm

• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in blood vessel conditions (vascular specialists) and blood vessel surgery (vascular and endovascular surgeons) are among the most experienced in the country in treating people who have popliteal artery aneurysms. Each Mayo Clinic location offers a vascular center, staffed by doctors and other specialists trained in vascular diseases.
• Team approach. Mayo Clinic doctors in several areas work together to diagnose and treat your condition.
• Treatment expertise. Mayo Clinic doctors have expertise in treating people who have popliteal artery aneurysms and other aneurysms with endovascular surgery, open surgery and other options.
• Efficient system. Mayo Clinic doctors evaluate your condition and develop a treatment plan, often within a few days.
• Latest diagnostic tools. Mayo Clinic doctors use detailed imaging tests to diagnose your condition.

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At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution that reinvests all earnings into improving medical practice, research and education. We're constantly involved in innovation and medical research, finding solutions to improve your care and quality of life. Your doctor or someone on your medical team is likely involved in research related to your condition.

Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care — and trusted answers — like they've never experienced.

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