Guidance
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Endovascular stent-grafting of popliteal aneurysms.
Description
The popliteal artery is situated behind the knee and conveys blood to the lower leg and foot. An aneurysm is an abnormal swelling in the wall of an artery. Endovascular repair of popliteal aneurysm involves inserting a ‘stent-graft’ device through the femoral artery (in the groin) lining the inside of the aneurysm. The aim is for the stent-graft to bridge the weak spot within the artery and exclude the aneurysm, to reduce its risk of clotting or rupture.
Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.