Fracture of a Popliteal Nitinol Stent: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Introduction

Endovascular stenting of popliteal occlusion is a common procedure in vascular practice.

Stent fractures normally cause restenosis or occlusion of the arterial segment treated.

Report

We present a case of a large aneurysm of the popliteal artery that was observed 14 months after popliteal stenting with self-expandable nitinol stent.

We describe the endovascular approach that has been used to solve this severe complication.

Discussion

Stent fractures are often a hidden complication of femoro-popliteal stenting that can be associated with important disease; a careful follow-up and prompt management in expert hands in the majority of the cases lead to a favourable resolution.