People with popliteal aneurysms are more prone to aneurysms generally. About 60% to 70% of people with a popliteal aneurysm will go on to develop an aneurysm at another site, Lawrence said.

Most popliteal aneurysms are treated with surgery. The nonsurgical procedure Cheney underwent is somewhat similar to angioplasty and stent placement, which many people with coronary heart disease ...

Local News Cheney Surgery Raises Awareness Of Aneurysms Posted 2:15 p.m. Aug 3, 2006 - Updated 3:06 a.m. Sep 22, 2005 ...

Since 1953 we have carried out elective resection and graft replacement in 124 cases of aneurysm of the abdominal aorta. The mortality for this group was 9.6 per cent (12 patients). In the last ...

Vice President Dick Cheney had surgery on Saturday to repair aneurysms on the back of both knees. His spokesman said the six-hour surgery, with Cheney under local anesthetic, was a success. "He ...

September 26, 2005 / 9:21 AM EDT / CBS/AP Vice President Dick Cheney planned to work from home Monday while recuperating from surgery to repair aneurysms on the back of both knees.

Cheney's aneurysms, known as popliteal aneurysms, were discovered during his annual physical in July. Cheney, 64, has had four heart attacks, quadruple bypass surgery, two artery-clearing ...

One concern is that the Food and Drug Administration has not approved any device for use in repairs of popliteal aneurysms, although doctors use them often on an “off-label” basis.

An aneurysm is a ballooning weak spot in an artery that can eventually can burst if left untreated. Cheney’s aneurysms, known as popliteal aneurysms, were discovered during his annual physical ...

The aneurysms, known as popliteal aneurysms, are not considered life-threatening and doctors say the surgery is minimally invasive. The surgery is to be performed under local anesthetic, Cheney ...