A Rare Case of Popliteal Artery Transection Following Arthroscopic Cystectomy: Surgical Repair with Great Saphenous Vein Graft Interposition

Background Popliteal artery injury is a rare complication of knee arthroscopic surgery, but it can result in severe complications. Popliteal pseudoaneurysm is recognized as the most common vascular complication associated with arthroscopic procedures, with meniscectomy being the primary cause. Case presentation We present a recently encountered rare case of 30 years-old female who experienced popliteal artery transection following arthroscopic cystectomy of a Baker cyst. The patient was successfully treated using a great saphenous vein for graft interposition of the injured popliteal artery one day after arthroscopic surgery. Conclusion Open surgical repair of a traumatic popliteal artery is more feasible than endovascular treatment, as the precise condition of the injured vessel may not be known, and the repair method may be needed to change depending on the nature of the lesion.