Genicular artery embolization in a patient with popliteal artery agenesis: a case report
This case illustrates that GAE can be safely and effectively performed even in the presence of rare congenital vascular anomalies such as PA agenesis. Meticulous angiographic assessment, precise differentiation of synovial from distal perfusion territories, and a tailored embolization strategy are essential to achieve safe and durable outcomes in such anatomically challenging scenarios. This case report underscores the adaptability of endovascular techniques and expands the evidence base for GAE in patients with rare vascular variants.
Authors
- Arian Taheri Amin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3532-7383)
- Peter Minko
- Nilcolas Steinfort
- Paula Krüselmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0573-9281)
Institutions
- Düsseldorf University Hospital (DE)
- Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- CVIR Endovascular
- Published
- 2025-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s42155-025-00631-1
- Primary Topic
- Vascular Malformations and Hemangiomas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00