A rare coexistence of acute thrombotic occlusion of the left popliteal-tibioperoneal artery and the left iliofemoral vein: a case report

Abstract

Background: Acute arterial occlusion is a vascular emergency, which is characterized by a sudden interrupted perfusion of the limbs and deep vein thrombosis is a common complication of long-term hospitalizations and a preventable cause of in-hospital deaths. Case report: Here, we reported a rare coexistence of acute thrombotic occlusion of the left popliteal-tibioperoneal artery and acute iliofemoral vein thrombosis at the same limb admitted to emergency department, which was succesfully treated with surgical thrombectomy and pharmacomechanical thrombectomy combined with catheter directed thrombolysis procedure. Conclusion: It is important to recognize and differentiate acute arterial and deep venous thrombosis at the first admission to the emergency department in terms of optimal treatment and patient management, but physicians should remember that these clinical conditions can be seen together especially in patients with risk factors.