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Stearns SA, Engmann TF, Francalancia S, Hegermiller K, Bixby S, Mandeville R, d’Hemecourt PA, Micheli LJ, Upton J, Dowlatshahi S. Surgical management of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. J Orthop 2024; 48:32-37. [PMID: 38059216 PMCID: PMC10696308 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2023.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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Introduction Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition in which the popliteal artery becomes compressed by adjacent soft tissue structures causing progressive claudication. Due to its low incidence, this disorder and its surgical management is poorly described in the literature. This study presents our institutional data surrounding PAES management to further optimize care of this syndrome. Methods This retrospective study gathered demographic, surgical, and outcome data of all patients with PAES who underwent surgical decompression at our institution from 2015 to 2022. Patients were identified using CPT and ICD-9/10 codes. Summary statistics were calculated, with Chi-squared and T-test used for subgroup analysis. Results 50 surgical patients with PAES were identified. On average, they were young (mean age: 20.7 years), mostly female (78 %), and predominately white (68 %). The vast majority were physically active, with 13 of the 50 patients being runners (26 %). Medically, the cohort was otherwise healthy, with 74 % reporting no comorbidities. Diagnosis was often delayed, with patients on average seeing 4.5 physicians over 2.0 years prior to arriving at our institution for care. In addition to popliteal artery release, the second most performed procedure was fasciotomy (82 %). Postoperatively, there was significant long-term subjective improvement, with 91 % of patients reporting they would repeat the operation and 65 % reporting improved activity. Conclusion PAES is a rare condition affecting the lower limb that requires a nuanced surgical approach. From diagnosis to outcome, we hope to better inform surgeons of PAES so that these patients may receive the highest quality care.
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- Stephen A. Stearns
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Sadri L, Myers RL, Paterson C, Lam QD, Pineda DM. Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome treated by a posterior approach in a 15-year-old athlete. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech 2022; 8:248-250. [PMID: 35516166 PMCID: PMC9065467 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2022.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Correspondence: Danielle M. Pineda, MD, FACS, Department of Surgery, Abington-Jefferson Health, 1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA 19001
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Active individuals can experience exercise-induced pain along the medial, plantar central, and plantarmedial proximal arch. In many cases, these symptoms are consistent with conditions involving the plantar fascia, posterior tibial tendon, or entrapment of branches of the posterior tibial nerve. Unlike these other conditions, chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) of the foot can be aggravated by interventions that impart any pressure or compression to the foot. Practitioners should have a high index of suspicion for CECS when classic treatments tend to aggravate patient's symptoms.
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Alexandrescu V, Orban JC, Zurawska K, Venet C, Paulet D. Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome: Specific Aspect. Acta Chir Belg 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00015458.1999.12098494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- V. Alexandrescu
- Departement of Surgery, Division of Cardio-Vascular Surgery, St-Jean Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
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- Departement of Surgery, Division of Cardio-Vascular Surgery, St-Jean Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
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- Departement of Radiology, St-Jean Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
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- Departement of Radiology, St-Jean Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
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- Departement of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedics, St-Jean Hospital, Brussels, Belgium
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Lavingia KS, Dua A, Rothenberg KA, Fredericson M, Lee JT. Surgical management of functional popliteal entrapment syndrome in athletes. J Vasc Surg 2019; 70:1555-1562. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.01.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Kwon YJ, Kwon TW, Gwon JG, Cho YP, Hwang SJ, Go KY. Anatomical popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. Ann Surg Treat Res 2018; 94:262-269. [PMID: 29732358 PMCID: PMC5931937 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2018.94.5.262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2017] [Revised: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 09/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose The aim of this study was to analyze anatomical popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) and to individualize the treatment of this condition according to the anatomical status of the artery and the adjacent structure. Methods A total of 35 anatomical PAES legs in 23 consecutive patients treated within the Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea between 1995 and 2011 were analyzed retrospectively. Anatomical PAES was diagnosed by MRI and/or CT scans of the knee joint, and CT or conventional transfemoral arteriography of the lower extremities. Results We noted a type II gastrocnemius medial head (GNM) anomaly, a type III GNM anomaly, or an aberrant plantaris muscle in 51.4%, 20%, and 28.6% of PAES legs, respectively. In assessments of the arterial lesions, popliteal or tibial artery occlusion was noted in 19 of 26 symptomatic PAES legs. For cases without popliteal artery lesions, myotomy of the anatomically deranged muscle was performed in 5 of 7 symptomatic and 4 of 9 asymptomatic PAES legs. For occluded popliteal arteries, we performed ten direct repairs of the pathological popliteal artery and 4 femoro-below the knee popliteal bypass surgeries. As a result of the arterial Surgery, 9 direct procedures with myotomy yielded a patent artery, while 3 graft failures were noted in the bypass group. The median follow-up period was 84 months (range, 12-206 months). Conclusion We recommend that treatment of PAES should be individualized based on pathology, symptoms, and various imaging studies.
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- Yong Jae Kwon
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anatomy, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Peripheral Non-atherosclerotic Arterial Disorders: What Radiologists Need to Know. Acad Radiol 2017; 24:497-505. [PMID: 27940229 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2016.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2016] [Revised: 11/01/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Peripheral non-atherosclerotic arterial disorders (NAADs) are a heterogeneous group of rather uncommon conditions that tend to manifest in subjects without atherosclerosis. Each of these conditions has distinctive pathophysiology; however, there are some common clinical and radiological characteristics and in some cases a common treatment approach that unifies these conditions to a specific group, hence the NAADs. Clinicians and radiologists often fail to recognize NAADs, and there might be a delay in the management of such patients; this may result in seriously adverse outcomes that could otherwise have been avoided or minimized. Knowledge of these conditions and of their radiological appearances is therefore important to help establish a correct diagnosis to allow the prompt initiation of treatment. The purpose of this pictorial review is to present a selection of NAADs cases and to discuss the radiological characteristics and the most common lines of therapeutic approaches.
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We report a case of bilateral popliteal entrapment syndrome due to a varia tion of Type III anomaly. Review of the literature revealed that this condition is not well known. The clinical picture and mechanism are presented, and di agnostic modalities and surgical ap proaches are discussed.
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- Pier Pieroni
- Department of Surgery and Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Hospital Services, New York, New York, City Hospital Center at Elmhurst, Elmhurst, New York
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- Department of Surgery and Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Hospital Services, New York, New York, City Hospital Center at Elmhurst, Elmhurst, New York
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- Department of Surgery and Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Hospital Services, New York, New York, City Hospital Center at Elmhurst, Elmhurst, New York
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- Mount Sinai Hospital Services City Hospital Center at Elmhurst Elmhurst, New York 11373
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Harjola PT, Ketonen P, Ala-Kulju K. Cystic Adventitial Disease of the Popliteal Artery: A Case Report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/153857448501900509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A case of intermittent claudication in a young otherwise healthy non-smoker caused by cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery is presented. Other possible causes of calf claudication in a young non-smoker as well as etiology, clinical findings and modes of operative treatment are discussed.
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- Pekka-T. Harjola
- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Popliteal vein entrapment is commonly associated with popliteal artery entrapment, whereas isolated popliteal vein entrapment is a less common entity. The authors present a case of isolated popliteal vein entrapment caused by a fibrous band.
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- J M Nottingham
- University of South Carolina, Department of Surgery, Columbia, SC, USA.
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Cavallaro A, Di Marzo L, Gallo P, Cisternino S, Mingoli A. Popliteal Artery Entrapment. Analysis of the Literature and Report of Personal Experience. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/153857448602000607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A review has been made of 210 cases of popliteal artery entrapment syn drome, submitted to direct surgical therapy, from 1959 (first case reported by Hamming) through 1983. A personal experience of 14 operative procedures on 14 limbs of 11 patients is reported. Eighteen anatomical variants producing entrapment have been identified; however, in more than 80% of the cases, the medial gastrocnemius was involved. About two-thirds of the patients were operated on with an already occluded popliteal artery, and this implied the need for some kind of reconstructive pro cedure. No reliable data on the true incidence of the disease are yet available; however, it is certainly higher than previously suspected, as witnessed by the growing number of reported cases. Extensive screening procedures could allow identification of probable cases, but a reliable diagnosis cannot be made without angiography. Surgery should be performed as a preventive measure or in case of embolic lesions such as stenosis or aneurysm. If the artery is already oc cluded, an efficient collateral network may develop and surgery should be lim ited to patients not improving with time or at risk of limb loss.
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- University of Rome Medical School, Department of Surgery, Rome, Italy
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- From the University of Rome Medical School, Department of Biopathology, Rome, Italy
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- University of Rome Medical School, Department of Surgery, Rome, Italy
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Twenty-nine cases of popliteal entrapment seen in 19 young adult males are reported. One case was iatrogenic in origin. The cases were divided into four groups according to pathology. Group A was associated with an abnor mal medial head of the gastrocnemius, Group B with an abnormal soleus or plantaris, and Group C with excessive hypertrophy of both heads of the gastrocnemius. The complex abnormality in Group D was associated with hypertrophied semimembranosus, with a lateral attachment of the medial head of the gastrocnemius, and with a low origin of the plantaris. In five cases the artery was thrombosed, whereas the remaining were diagnosed early. In the majority, diagnosis had to be confirmed by arteriography with the leg in a state of stress. It is suggested that the condition is more common than the few published cases would indicate.
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- John Bouhoutsos
- From the Unit of Peripheral Vascular Surgery, 401 General Army Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Andrikopoulos V, Papacharalambous G, Antoniou I, Panoussis P. The Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/153857449903300405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the early and long-term results of vascular reconstruction for popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES). Fourteen patients (18 legs) who underwent surgical treatment for PAES over a 10-year period were included. Seven patients underwent simple myotomy and remained symptom-free for a 5- to 96-month follow-up period. Seven patients underwent myotomy and vein graft: the graft remained patent in four cases, in one case the graft thrombosed and was successfully reoperated on, and two patients remain asymptomatic without palpable pulses. Of the three patients with a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) graft, one is symptom-free with a patent graft, one continues to present with intermittent claudication (IC), whereas the third subsequently underwent above-knee amputation. PAES, a congenital abnormality, requires surgical treatment and any conservative management may be deleterious. Early diagnosis is of utmost importance because in the early stage, simple surgical procedure offers a permanent therapeutic result. Thus, every young sportsperson, with even minor lower extremity problems, should be examined by a vascular surgeon.
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Bürger T, Meyer F, Tautenhahn J, Halloul Z, Fahlke J. Initial Experiences with Percutaneous Endovascular Repair of Popliteal Artery Lesions Using a New PTFE Stent-Graft. J Endovasc Ther 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/152660289800500413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Purpose: To report the percutaneous endovascular management of popliteal artery lesions with a new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) stent-graft. Methods and Results: Three patients have undergone endovascular treatment in the popliteal region owing to: (1) an iatrogenic false aneurysm with arteriovenous fistula, (2) entrapment syndrome, and (3) an isolated arterial aneurysm. In each case, arterial occlusion was treated initially with thrombolysis. The underlying vascular lesions then were stented using the new Hemobahn endograft, a nitinol stent covered internally with PTFE. Each percutaneous procedure was completed successfully without major complications. During early follow-up (6 to 7 months), no signs of intimal hyperplasia, occlusion, or stent migration have been observed. Conclusions: Based on these early experiences, percutaneous treatment of stenotic and aneurysmal lesions in the popliteal artery using the Hemobahn endograft appears feasible and effective. Further experience and longer follow-up are required to evaluate this new prosthesis.
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- Thomas Bürger
- Hospital for General, Abdominal, and Vascular Surgery, Surgical Center, Medical Faculty, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Hospital for General, Abdominal, and Vascular Surgery, Surgical Center, Medical Faculty, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Hospital for General, Abdominal, and Vascular Surgery, Surgical Center, Medical Faculty, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Hospital for General, Abdominal, and Vascular Surgery, Surgical Center, Medical Faculty, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Hospital for General, Abdominal, and Vascular Surgery, Surgical Center, Medical Faculty, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
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Lejay A, Delay C, Georg Y, Gaertner S, Ohana M, Thaveau F, Lee J, Geny B, Chakfe N. Five Year Outcomes of Surgical Treatment for Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2016; 51:557-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2015.12.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Zaghloul R, Naouli H, Bouarhroum A. Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome: Report of 2 Critical Aspects Cases. Ann Vasc Surg 2015; 29:1662.e7-11. [PMID: 26315789 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2015.06.088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2015] [Revised: 05/31/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is a rare and underdiagnosed cause of claudication in young adult. The typical clinical feature is calf claudication; the following case reports describe 2 rare clinical aspects, acute limb ischemia and pulsatile mass revealing a bilateral anatomic entrapment. These cases suggest that an early diagnosis is mandatory to avoid a dramatic clinical outcome and to limit the surgical treatment to a myotomy.
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- Rachid Zaghloul
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fez UHC Hassan II Fez, Fez, Morocco.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fez UHC Hassan II Fez, Fez, Morocco
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Fez UHC Hassan II Fez, Fez, Morocco
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OBJECTIVE Patients who undergo knee MRI for presumed musculoskeletal disease can have unexpected vascular findings or pathology in the imaged field. Some vascular processes are limb threatening and affect treatment planning and patient outcome. CONCLUSION Unexpected vascular findings on knee MRI can range from incidental to symptomatic and can include such processes as variant anatomy, aneurysm, traumatic injury, and neoplasm. The assessment for vascular pathology should be a key component of every radiologist's search pattern when evaluating knee MRI.
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Skeik N, Thomas TM, Engstrom BI, Alexander JQ. Case report and literature review of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. Int J Gen Med 2015; 8:221-5. [PMID: 26185463 PMCID: PMC4501224 DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s82067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is an uncommon condition resulting from an abnormal anatomic relationship between the popliteal artery and the surrounding musculature. The compression created by this variance in anatomy can lead to ischemia and vascular claudication. The diagnosis of PAES requires a thorough patient history and physical exam, a high index of suspicion, and dedicated imaging techniques. Several treatment options are available, including surgical intervention, thrombolysis, or a combination of these depending on the clinical indication. We present a case of PAES in a 34-year-old man who presented with typical symptoms illustrative of the complicated decision making related to this disorder.
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- Nedaa Skeik
- Vascular Medicine, Minneapolis Heart Institute, MN, USA
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White JM, Golarz SR, White PW, Craig RM, Whittaker DR. Intraoperative duplex ultrasound criteria for performing interposition bypass in the treatment of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. Ann Vasc Surg 2014; 29:124.e7-12. [PMID: 25449985 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2014.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2014] [Revised: 09/17/2014] [Accepted: 10/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We present a case series of 3 surgical procedures (2 patients) in which intraoperative duplex ultrasound (IDUS) was used to determine whether the chronic compression of the popliteal artery caused by popliteal artery entrapment syndrome had injured the artery to such a degree that interposition bypass was required. Patients initially underwent standard clinical evaluation including history and physical examination and noninvasive diagnostic testing including postexercise ankle-brachial indexes and angiography with evocative maneuvers before surgery. IDUS was performed. Doppler was used to calculate peak systolic velocities (PSVs) and velocity ratios (VRs) across areas of suspected injury. B-mode was used to assess arterial wall thickness (AWT) and sclerotic changes. Patients were followed in the postoperative period with surveillance duplex ultrasound (US). Three limbs (2 patients) underwent IDUS evaluation after popliteal decompression. Limb 1 demonstrated an elevated intraoperative PSV of 295 cm/sec with an elevated VR of 2.52 (295/117 cm/sec) and AWT of 1.1 mm. Interposition bypass was performed after popliteal decompression. Postoperative surveillance duplex US revealed a reduction of the PSV to 90 cm/sec. Limb 2 showed a mildly elevated intraoperative PSV of 211.5 cm/sec with a VR of 1.86 (211.5/114 cm/sec) and AWT of 0.8 mm. An interposition bypass was not performed. Limb 3 demonstrated an elevated intraoperative PSV of 300 cm/sec with an elevated VR of 2.51 (300/119.5 cm/sec) and AWT of 1.0. Interposition bypass was performed. Postoperative surveillance duplex US revealed a reduction of the PSV to 115 cm/sec. IDUS was very helpful in the operative management and intraoperative decision making process for popliteal artery entrapment. An elevated PSV of 250-275 cm/sec or greater on IDUS and a VR of 2.0 or greater, in conjunction with B-mode demonstration of arterial wall injury, was useful in identifying severely injured popliteal arterial segments. Additional prospective studies are warranted to further investigate objective criteria that indicate the need for bypass.
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- Joseph M White
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
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Simsek E, Bugra O, Teber MA, Katircioglu SF. What should be the first treatment of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012; 20:169-72. [PMID: 23269271 DOI: 10.5761/atcs.cr.12.02007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is the rare congenital abnormality. It is a threat to the lower extremity due to ischemia in young adults. CASE REPORT A 32-year-old health worker (medical doctor) applied to our clinic with a complaint of lower extremity pain, paleness, and coldness, post-exercise. He did not have any complaint to make him think as ischemia. Peripheral arterial angiography was applied, but the main diagnosis was given by magnetic resonance imaging angiography. Medical thrombolytic treatment, femoral embolectomy and then tendon resection, approached posteriorly, were applied to the popliteal region. DISCUSSION Repeated exterior microtraumas cause thickening in the arterial wall, early atherosclerosis, thrombus and ischemia. To diagnose this entity is difficult. Treatment should be surgical, oriented to abolish the compression. CONCLUSION In this case, we wanted to emphasize how quiet the progression of the PAES may be, and effacement of the compression is essential in the treatment. Femoral embolectomy does not have any aid to treatment.
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- Erdal Simsek
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Etlik Ihtisas ˙Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Politano AD, Bhamidipati CM, Tracci MC, Upchurch GR, Cherry KJ. Anatomic popliteal entrapment syndrome is often a difficult diagnosis. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2012; 46:542-5. [PMID: 22941958 DOI: 10.1177/1538574412457472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Anatomic popliteal artery entrapment can be challenging to diagnose. Four cases are described in which initial diagnosis and treatment failed to identify and correct the anatomic defect responsible for patients' symptoms. In 3 of these cases, initial assessment and diagnosis was exertional compartment syndrome, yet compartment release did not resolve the complaint. Following accurate diagnosis, surgical release of aberrant popliteal fossa anatomy provided all 4 patients with lasting symptom resolution, though 1 patient with bilateral operations has had relief of only 1 side. In the diagnostic algorithm for these patients, angiography with forced plantarflexion against resistance aids in eliciting the pathognomonic images of arterial occlusion in this disorder.
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- Amani D Politano
- Department of Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
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Koplas MC, Grooff P, Piraino D, Recht M. Third head of the gastrocnemius: an MR imaging study based on 1,039 consecutive knee examinations. Skeletal Radiol 2009; 38:349-54. [PMID: 19002457 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-008-0606-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2008] [Revised: 09/25/2008] [Accepted: 10/06/2008] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of a third head of the gastrocnemius and to describe the course, morphology, and insertion of the third head as seen on the basis of routine magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the knee. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was a prospective study of 1,039 consecutive knee MR examinations which were performed for symptoms of pain not associated with claudication. The examinations were performed between September 2004 and January 2005 and were evaluated for the presence of an anomalous third head of the gastrocnemius and to determine its origin and course. Examinations were performed on a variety of magnets ranging from 0.2 to 1.5 T. RESULTS Of the 1,039 knees, 20 (1.9%) demonstrated an anomalous third head of the gastrocnemius which was seen arising near the midline of the posterior distal femur, between the mid and medial aspect, and joining the medial aspect of the lateral head of the gastrocnemius. The size of the third head varied from a thin threadlike muscle to a rather bulky muscle. In all of these patients, the third head coursed lateral to the popliteal vessels, and none coursed between the vessels. One additional case of a third head of the gastrocnemius was seen which joined the medial head of the gastrocnemius. CONCLUSION A third head of the gastrocnemius joining the lateral head is not an uncommon variant, seen in 1.9% of knee MR examinations. Most are not associated with vascular symptoms.
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- Monica C Koplas
- Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Hb6, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
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Kim DI, Kim HJ, Shin C, Lee KS. An abnormal muscle in the superficial region of the popliteal fossa. Anat Sci Int 2009; 84:61-3. [PMID: 19214656 DOI: 10.1007/s12565-008-0002-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2008] [Accepted: 05/27/2008] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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An abnormal muscle was observed in the superficial region of the popliteal fossa during a dissection procedure conducted for medical students. This abnormal muscle originated from the biceps femoris tendon and inserted into the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle. The innervating nerve branched from the lateral sural cutaneous nerve. The distributing artery arose from a branch of the sural artery. This abnormal muscle mostly comprised one sheet of muscle mass (not tendon type) and ran transversely.
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- Deog-Im Kim
- Department of Anatomy, Kwandong University College of Medicine, Naegok-Dong 522, Gangneung, Korea
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A current interpretation of popliteal vascular entrapment. J Vasc Surg 2008; 48:61S-65S; discussion 65S. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.09.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2008] [Revised: 09/21/2008] [Accepted: 09/25/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Assessment of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle in functional compression of the popliteal artery. J Vasc Surg 2008; 48:1189-96. [PMID: 18971035 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2008.06.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2008] [Revised: 06/17/2008] [Accepted: 06/22/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Nonfunctional popliteal entrapment is due to embryologic maldevelopment within the popliteal fossa. Functional entrapment occurs in the apparent absence of an anatomic abnormality. Gastrocnemius hypertrophy has been associated with the latter. Both forms of entrapment may cause arterial injury and lower limb ischemia. This study assessed the attachment of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle in healthy occluders and healthy nonoccluders. METHODS Provocative tests were used to identify 58 nonoccluders and 16 occluders. Ten subjects from each group underwent magnetic resonance imaging evaluation of the popliteal fossa. The medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle attachment was assessed in the supracondylar, pericondylar, and intercondylar areas. RESULTS In the occluder group, significantly more muscle was attached towards the femoral midline (supracondylar), around the lateral border of the medial condyle (pericondylar), and within the intercondylar fossa. CONCLUSION The more extensive midline position of the medial head of the gastrocnemius in occluders is likely to be a normal embryological variation. Forceful contraction results in compression and occlusion of the adjacent popliteal artery. The clinical significance of these anatomic variations remains unclear. However, these new observations may provide insight for future analysis of the causes and natural history of functional compression and the potential progression to clinical entrapment.
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Gourgiotis S, Aggelakas J, Salemis N, Elias C, Georgiou C. Diagnosis and surgical approach of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome: a retrospective study. Vasc Health Risk Manag 2008; 4:83-8. [PMID: 18629362 PMCID: PMC2464757 DOI: 10.2147/vhrm.2008.04.01.83] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare but potentially limb threatening peripheral vascular disease occurring predominantly in young adults. This study is a retrospective review of 49 limbs in 38 patients with PAES treated surgically over an 8-year period. PATIENTS AND METHODS From 1995 to 2002, 38 patients with a mean age of 21 years (range, 18-29 years) underwent surgery for PAES at a single institution. The patients' demographic data and clinical features are recorded. The preoperative diagnosis of PAES was made based on various combinations of investigations including positional stress test, duplex ultrasonography, computed tomography, computed tomographic angiography, and angiography. RESULTS Nine, 33, and 7 patients had Delaney's type I, II, and III PAES respectively. The surgical procedures consisted of simple release of the popliteal artery in 33 limbs (67.3%), autogenous saphenous vein (ASV) patch angioplasty with or without thromboendarterectomy (TEA) in 5 limbs (10.2%) and ASV graft interposition or bypass in 11 limbs (22.5%). At a median follow up of 34 months (range, 8-42 months), there were no postoperative complications and all the patients were cured of their symptoms. CONCLUSIONS PAES is an unusual but important cause of peripheral vascular insufficiency especially in young patients. Early diagnosis through a combined approach is necessary for exact diagnosis. Popliteal artery release alone or with vein bypass is the treatment of choice when intervention is indicated for good operative outcome and to prevent limb loss.
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- Stavros Gourgiotis
- Second Surgical Department, 401 General Army Hospital of Athens, Greece.
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Tamaki Y, Sano A, Okada T, Narabayashi M, Hashimoto T, Uezono H, Kusunoki N, Maeda T, Higashino T, Taniguchi T, Noma S. Bilateral popliteal artery entrapment syndrome: reemphasis on reading axial tomograms. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 25:548-52. [DOI: 10.1007/s11604-007-0175-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2007] [Accepted: 07/15/2007] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Stable claudication has traditionally been treated conservatively by many clinicians as operative therapies involve considerable risk for a condition that is often slowly progressive and non-fatal. The relative safety of less invasive endovascular techniques brings potential survival benefits from the increased exercise tolerance that result. We aimed to revisit and clarify the aetiologies of intermittent claudication in a review of the rarer causes that can mimic atherosclerotic occlusive disease. An extensive search of Medline, Embase and the Cochrane databases was carried out to compile published work addressing the aetiology of claudication and specific non-atherosclerotic causes. The reference lists of these manuscripts were also searched for relevant articles. There are several vasculogenic and neurogenic causes for intermittent claudication, many of which are unrelated to atherosclerosis. Recognition of these rarer syndromes is essential when planning endovascular or operative management strategies. Consideration of non-atherosclerotic differential diagnoses is recommended when assessing the patient with intermittent claudication. This is particularly critical in the young patient whose pattern of symptoms and risk factors may not fit precisely with atherosclerosis.
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- Ramon L Varcoe
- The Department of Surgery, The Sutherland Hospital, Kingsway, Caringbah, NSW, Australia
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Abbas M, Mwipatayi BP, Angel D, Haluszkiewicz E, Sieunarine K. Iatrogenic entrapment: femoro-popliteal vein bypass graft. CURRENT SURGERY 2006; 63:202-6. [PMID: 16757374 DOI: 10.1016/j.cursur.2005.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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A rare cause of occlusive vascular disease is the "Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome." The most common cause of this problem is abnormal position of the popliteal artery caused by abnormal migration of the medial head of the gastrocnemius. An acquired form can occur because of tunneling defects by inadvertent placement of venous bypass graft medial to the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle. We present 2 cases of iatrogenic entrapment of the femoropopliteal bypass graft. Investigations revealed compression of the graft with extension of the knee. Both cases were treated surgically. Intraoperatively there was evidence of compression of the graft between the tendons of the semitendinosus and the gracilis muscles and the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle. Treatment involved division of the medial head of the gastrocnemius in 1 patient, and in the other, the tendons of gracilis and semitendinosus were divided. No compression of the graft was noted postoperatively by noninvasive test. No significant mobility issues caused by the division of muscle or the tendons were present in the postoperative period.
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- Manzoor Abbas
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, WA, Australia.
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Hoelting T, Schuermann G, Allenberg JR. Entrapment of the popliteal artery and its surgical management in a 20-year period. Br J Surg 2005. [DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2168.1997.02600.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Edwards PH, Wright ML, Hartman JF. A practical approach for the differential diagnosis of chronic leg pain in the athlete. Am J Sports Med 2005; 33:1241-9. [PMID: 16061959 DOI: 10.1177/0363546505278305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Chronic lower leg pain results from various conditions, most commonly, medial tibial stress syndrome, stress fracture, chronic exertional compartment syndrome, nerve entrapment, and popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. Symptoms associated with these conditions often overlap, making a definitive diagnosis difficult. As a result, an algorithmic approach was created to aid in the evaluation of patients with complaints of lower leg pain and to assist in defining a diagnosis by providing recommended diagnostic studies for each condition. A comprehensive physical examination is imperative to confirm a diagnosis and should begin with an inquiry regarding the location and onset of the patient's pain and tenderness. Confirmation of the diagnosis requires performing the appropriate diagnostic studies, including radiographs, bone scans, magnetic resonance imaging, magnetic resonance angiography, compartmental pressure measurements, and arteriograms. Although most conditions causing lower leg pain are treated successfully with nonsurgical management, some syndromes, such as popliteal artery entrapment syndrome, may require surgical intervention. Regardless of the form of treatment, return to activity must be gradual and individualized for each patient to prevent future athletic injury.
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- Peter H Edwards
- Ohio Orthopedic Center of Excellence, 4605 Sawmill Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43220, USA.
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Pfister K, Töpel I, Steinbauer M, Stehr A, Kasprzak PM. Belastungs- oder lageabh�ngige Schwellung der Wadenmuskulatur mit Spannungsgef�hl und krampfartigen Schmerzen. Chirurg 2005; 76:404-10. [PMID: 15770492 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-004-0978-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Popliteal vein entrapment must be taken in consideration in patients with symptoms of venous insufficiency. Leg edema, swelling, calf pain, and muscle cramps are all unspecific signs. Most patients thus far have presented with deep vein thrombosis or chronic venous insufficiency. Popliteal entrapment syndrome must be taken into account in younger patients in whom predisposing factors are absent and chronic calf swelling is notable. Diagnosis is easily confirmed by noninvasive stress testing with duplex imaging and pencil Doppler probe placed over the posterior tibial artery. Additionally, digital subtraction angiography with the foot in neutral and dorsi plantarflexion is recommended for arterial entrapment. Surgery is advisable for treatment and can be done without significant morbidity. In asymptomatic patients, we suggest using the term "popliteal vein entrapment phenomenon." We describe different etiologies of popliteal vein entrapment in three cases and present a review of the literature.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Angiography, Digital Subtraction
- Athletic Injuries/complications
- Constriction, Pathologic/diagnostic imaging
- Constriction, Pathologic/etiology
- Constriction, Pathologic/surgery
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Edema/etiology
- Female
- Humans
- Joint Loose Bodies/diagnostic imaging
- Joint Loose Bodies/etiology
- Joint Loose Bodies/surgery
- Knee/blood supply
- Knee/diagnostic imaging
- Knee/surgery
- Knee Injuries/complications
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Muscle Cramp/diagnostic imaging
- Muscle Cramp/etiology
- Muscle Cramp/surgery
- Muscle, Skeletal/abnormalities
- Muscle, Skeletal/blood supply
- Muscle, Skeletal/diagnostic imaging
- Muscle, Skeletal/surgery
- Phlebography
- Popliteal Vein/diagnostic imaging
- Popliteal Vein/surgery
- Posture
- Risk Factors
- Tendons/abnormalities
- Tendons/diagnostic imaging
- Tendons/surgery
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Venous Insufficiency/diagnostic imaging
- Venous Insufficiency/etiology
- Venous Insufficiency/surgery
- Weight-Bearing/physiology
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- K Pfister
- Gefässchirurgie der Klinik und Poliklinik für Chirurgie der Universität Regensburg
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Alvarez Rey I, Alvarez Rey G, Alvero Cruz JR, Jimenez Diaz JF, Alvarez Bustos G. Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome in an elite rower: sonographic appearances. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2004; 23:1667-1674. [PMID: 15557311 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2004.23.12.1667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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- Ignacio Alvarez Rey
- Department of Radiology, Virgen de la Victoria University Hospital, Malaga, Spain.
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Abbas M, Claydon M, Ponosh S, Theophilus M, Angel D, Tripathi R, Prendergast F, Sieunarine K. Sonographic diagnosis in iatrogenic entrapment of a femoropopliteal bypass graft. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2004; 23:859-863. [PMID: 15244312 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2004.23.6.859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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- Manzoor Abbas
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Ruppert V, Verrel F, Geppert SN, Sadeghi-Azandaryani M, Burklein D, Steckmeier B. Results of perioperative measurements of ankle-brachial index in popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. J Vasc Surg 2004; 39:758-62. [PMID: 15071437 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2003.11.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to demonstrate whether there is postoperative improvement in blood flow in the affected limb after surgical decompression in popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES). For this purpose, the simple method of measuring Doppler ankle pressure with and without provocation was used preoperatively and postoperatively. PATIENTS AND METHODS Doppler ankle pressure was measured preoperatively and postoperatively in neutral position (n=32) and with provocation (forced plantar flexion of the foot; n=32) in 32 limbs in 23 patients with PAES (19 men, 4 women; average age, 38.24 +/- 12.25 years) operated on between January 1, 1986, and December 31, 2000. The reference method was angiography with provocation in 18 patients and duplex ultrasound scanning in 14 patients. RESULTS Patients were assigned to one of two groups (A and B) on the basis of ankle-brachial index (ABI) at rest. Group A (mean age, 38.19 +/- 11.60 years) included all limbs (n=24) with ABI>0.9 preoperatively, and group B (mean age, 42.39 +/- 14.38 years) comprised all limbs (n=8) with ABI<0.9. Improvement in ABI under provocation after operation (group A, P<.0001; group B, P<.0004) was highly significant. In group B there was also a highly significant difference in ABI in the neutral position before and after operation (P=.0044); this could not be demonstrated in group A. Angiography or duplex sonography postoperatively did not provide any additional information. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that determination of ABI alone, with and without provocation, is sufficient as a postoperative follow-up examination to appraise decompression and for quality assurance of PAES. Compared with other more elaborate instrumental methods, measurement of ABI is relatively noninvasive, quick and easy to carry out, effective, and inexpensive.
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- Volker Ruppert
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Hospital Ludwig-Maximillian, University of Munich, Germany.
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Henry MF, Wilkins DC, Lambert AW. Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE 2004; 6:113-120. [PMID: 15066240 DOI: 10.1007/s11936-004-0039-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is a condition caused by direct compression of the popliteal artery as it passes within or exits the popliteal fossa. It is surprisingly uncommon and usually affects young patients, typically men, and often presenting with symptoms of claudication, or more rarely acute limb ischemia, calf cramps, or a picture of compartment syndrome. The diagnosis should be considered early within the differential diagnosis of all patients presenting with these problems in this age group. The key to management of this condition lies in a high index of suspicion. The treatment of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is surgical. When the condition is detected at an early stage surgery may be limited to release of the artery alone. However, if the artery has been compressed for some time the resulting intimal damage necessitates bypass of the affected segment. There are numerous reports of thrombectomy with simple vein patching, but the results are inferior to interpositional vein grafting. Reports have also been published of attempts made at endovascular treatment. At present, this mode of management adds little to the definitive treatment of affected limbs and appears limited to use as a bridging procedure in cases presenting with limb ischemia. Unfortunately, an effective clinical screening test does not exist and imaging remains the mainstay in the diagnosis of symptomatic limbs and the screening of asymptomatic limbs. The exact modality of imaging remains unclear, but for the moment duplex scanning, angiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging all appear to have their place.
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- Mark F. Henry
- Department of General Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth PL6 8DH, UK.
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Ducasse E, Chevalier J, Dasnoy D, Speziale F, Fiorani P, Puppinck P. Popliteal Artery Entrapment Associated with Cannabis Arteritis. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg 2004; 27:327-32. [PMID: 14760605 DOI: 10.1016/s1533-3167(03)00100-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To report popliteal artery entrapment in a patient with distal necrosis and cannabis-related arteritis, two rare or exceptional disorders never described in association. To conduct a targeted review and especially to seek information on the clinical presentation with characteristics specific to each disorder so as to hasten the diagnosis and choose appropriate management. MATERIAL AND METHODS A 19-year-old man who presented with plantar claudication associated with necrosis in a toe underwent diagnostic arteriography and surgery for popliteal artery entrapment type III. RESULTS Surgical clearance resolved the popliteal artery entrapment but left the clinical symptoms unchanged. Closer questioning disclosed a history of cannabis consumption and intravenous vasodilatory therapy was started. After the 21-day course of vasodilator agents the pain disappeared and the toe necrosis regressed. The patient stopped taking cannabis and had no signs of recurrence. CONCLUSION Whereas a popliteal artery entrapment, albeit a rare event, is well described and responds to standardized treatment, popliteal artery entrapment associated with cannabis-induced arteritis is an exceptional event that could confuse management. Because young people-the age group mainly at risk for popliteal artery entrapment-increasingly use cannabis, cannabis arteritis could become a more frequent event associated with other arterial disorders that may confuse the diagnosis and complicate management. Our experience in a young patient suggests that coexisting popliteal artery entrapment and distal necrosis in a young patient should raise a strong suspicion of an associated vascular disorder possibly related to cannabis consumption. Intravenous vasodilatation treatment is successful provided that cannabis use is discontinued.
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- E Ducasse
- Unit of Vascular Surgery, Catholic Institute of Lille, Lille, France
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Macedo TA, Johnson CM, Hallett JW, Breen JF. Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome: Role of Imaging in the Diagnosis. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2003; 181:1259-65. [PMID: 14573416 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.181.5.1811259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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- Thanila A Macedo
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, 200 First St., SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Background
Athletes may present with arterial problems that are unusual in the typical patient with peripheral vascular disease. They are often handicapped only at the extremes of physical exertion and may have normal arterial pulses beyond any arterial occlusion.
Methods
A Medline search was undertaken for articles on arterial disease in athletes. Further papers were identified by cross-referencing from the reference lists.
Results
A variety of syndromes has been described that result from unusual trauma to arteries, causing occlusion or rupture. Frequently the blood flow and pressures distal to the arterial disease are normal at rest, and diagnosis is often confused with venous, musculoskeletal or nerve disease. A variety of operative interventions has been described.
Conclusion
Athletes may experience arterial problems that may jeopardize their careers. If recognized promptly, operative intervention may permit a return to the highest level of sporting achievement.
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- J G Mosley
- Department of Surgery, Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue, Leigh WN7 1HS, UK.
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Popliteal vascular entrapment is second only to atherosclerosis as the most common surgically correctible cause of leg claudication in young adults. Affected patients are often athletic individuals who present before the age of 50. This chapter highlights the abnormal developmental anatomy that is now accepted as the cause of popliteal entrapment and serves as the basis for the modern classification system. The importance of the unique histopathological changes observed in arterial entrapment syndromes are summarized, and the natural history of chronic arterial compression is reviewed. The diagnosis, investigation, and treatment proposed are based upon the currently published literature.
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- Lewis J Levien
- Department of Surgery, Milpark Hospital, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Cho KO. Intermittent occlusion of the popliteal vein by a gastrocnemius rotational muscle flap. A report of two cases. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2002; 84:1659-63. [PMID: 12208925 DOI: 10.2106/00004623-200209000-00021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Kenneth O Cho
- Veterans Administration Mendicl, Center, Martinsburg, West Virginia 25401, USA
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- William D Turnipseed
- University of Wisconsin Medical School, 600 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53792, USA.
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BACKGROUND Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is rare and may be underdiagnosed. Improved specialized, non-invasive imaging techniques are producing detailed topographical evidence of the anomaly. METHODS A historical review of the literature and Medline search was performed with reference to the diagnosis and treatment of the condition. In addition, embryologically based theories for the condition have been postulated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION PAES may be the result of abnormal development of the popliteal artery or a consequence of excessive cranial migration of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle. Magnetic resonance imaging appears to be the most useful single investigation to demonstrate the anomaly. Popliteal artery release alone or with vein bypass is the treatment of choice when intervention is indicated.
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- A W Lambert
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK
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PURPOSE This report summarizes our experience with the popliteal entrapment syndrome in 88 limbs (48 patients) treated during a 10-year period. METHOD The study cohort consisted of a retrospective analysis of those patients who were seen with symptoms of claudication or severe ischemia by a single surgical group and in whom unequivocal evidence of popliteal entrapment was shown either with angiography or at the time of operation. The cases were collected prospectively in a private vascular surgical practice. RESULTS Bilateral popliteal entrapment was found in 40 of the 48 patients. The mean age at the time of presentation was 35.0 years (SD, 11.6 years). Claudication was the most frequent presenting symptom (70 of 88 limbs). Types I, II, III, and IV popliteal entrapment were found in 58 limbs (15 arteries occluded), and 30 limbs (three occlusions) were seen with a "functional" popliteal artery entrapment (apparent absence of a developmental anatomic abnormality). Of the 18 limbs with severe ischemia and associated occlusion of the popliteal artery, 15 underwent bypass grafting with reversed saphenous vein grafts, all of which remained patent during the follow-up period (median follow-up, 4.2 years; range, 1 to 10 years). One popliteal artery occlusion that was treated with thrombectomy and vein patching occluded within 6 months and necessitated subsequent vein grafting. Two limbs with inoperable occluded popliteal arteries were not subjected to reconstruction (one necessitated amputation because of advanced ischemia, and the second had extensive thrombosis of the distal run-off). In two patients (four limbs), moderate presenting symptoms abated without surgery after the discontinuation of an extreme exercise program. The remaining limbs underwent surgical decompression (all popliteal arteries remained patent, with a median follow-up of 3.9 years). CONCLUSION The popliteal entrapment syndrome is more prevalent than has formerly been appreciated. On the basis of observations made in this series and in the surgical literature, we advise surgical correction in all cases of types I, II, III, and IV entrapment at the time of diagnosis to avoid occlusion as a result of continued arterial wall degeneration. In contrast, decompression is only advised in those patients with "functional entrapment" if they have discrete and typical symptoms because up to 50% of the normal population may display transient popliteal artery compression with extremes of plantar flexion or dorsiflexion. On the basis of the severe histologic changes found in those popliteal arteries that had undergone occlusion at the time of presentation, it is advised that the popliteal artery should be completely replaced, ideally with a vein graft, when significant degeneration or occlusion of the popliteal artery is noted at the time of operation.
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- L J Levien
- Department of Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Bürger T, Meyer F, Tautenhahn J, Halloul Z, Fahlke J. Initial experiences with percutaneous endovascular repair of popliteal artery lesions using a new PTFE stent-graft. JOURNAL OF ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY 1998; 5:365-72. [PMID: 9867328 DOI: 10.1583/1074-6218(1998)005<0365:iewper>2.0.co;2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE To report the percutaneous endovascular management of popliteal artery lesions with a new polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) stent-graft. METHODS AND RESULTS Three patients have undergone endovascular treatment in the popliteal region owing to: (1) an iatrogenic false aneurysm with arteriovenous fistula, (2) entrapment syndrome, and (3) an isolated arterial aneurysm. In each case, arterial occlusion was treated initially with thrombolysis. The underlying vascular lesions then were stented using the new Hemobahn endograft, a nitinol stent covered internally with PTFE. Each percutaneous procedure was completed successfully without major complications. During early follow-up (6 to 7 months), no signs of intimal hyperplasia, occlusion, or stent migration have been observed. CONCLUSIONS Based on these early experiences, percutaneous treatment of stenotic and aneurysmal lesions in the popliteal artery using the Hemobahn endograft appears feasible and effective. Further experience and longer follow-up are required to evaluate this new prosthesis.
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- T Bürger
- Hospital for General, Abdominal, and Vascular Surgery, Surgical Center, Medical Faculty, Otto von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany.
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Deshpande A, Denton M. Functional popliteal entrapment syndrome. THE AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF SURGERY 1998; 68:660-3. [PMID: 9737264 DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1998.tb04839.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Classic popliteal artery entrapment is caused by the abnormal relationship between the popliteal artery and the medial head of the gastrocnemius, resulting in repetitive arterial compression and trauma. There is, however, a distinct subset of calf claudicants who have an anatomically normal popliteal fossa but can occlude the popliteal artery by repetitive vigorous exercise which involves active plantar flexion with or without extension at the knee joint. METHODS Eight patients who led a vigorous athletic lifestyle were evaluated with duplex scan and biplane angiogram after being referred for bilateral calf claudication. They were found to have significant stenosis or occlusion of the popliteal artery with active plantar flexion. All patients had transection of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle with release of any vascular bands tethering the popliteal artery. RESULTS Seven of the eight patients had complete relief. One patient noticed return of claudication at long distances, but a postoperative angiogram was normal. In all patients postoperative duplex scan showed no stenosis or occlusion of the popliteal vessels with the foot in active plantar flexion and the knee in extension. CONCLUSIONS Functional popliteal artery entrapment is becoming a significant cause of disabling claudication in young athletic individuals and needs to be diagnosed accurately for appropriate treatment. This condition is becoming well known with the incorporation of sports in the daily routine of most young people.
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- A Deshpande
- Department of Vascular Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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Fitze G, Roesner D, Taut H, Rupprecht E. Popliteal-artery-entrapment-Syndrom Kasuistik eines 11jährigen Knaben. Langenbecks Arch Surg 1997. [DOI: 10.1007/bf02386627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hoffmann U, Vetter J, Rainoni L, Leu AJ, Bollinger A. Popliteal artery compression and force of active plantar flexion in young healthy volunteers. J Vasc Surg 1997; 26:281-7. [PMID: 9279316 DOI: 10.1016/s0741-5214(97)70190-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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PURPOSE To define the prevalence of popliteal artery occlusion during active plantar flexion in normally active and highly trained young volunteers by measuring plantar flexion force and to assess the force level associated with popliteal artery occlusion. METHODS Eighty-four limbs of 42 healthy subjects were studied. Eighteen subjects were highly trained athletes, and 24 were normally active persons. Plantar flexion was progressively performed in prone position against a scale. Plantar flexion force was measured in kilograms. After determination of the maximum strength (Pmax) of plantar flexion force, the level necessary to occlude the popliteal artery (Poccl) was assessed by continuously monitoring that vessel using color duplex sonography. RESULTS Occlusion of the popliteal artery during plantar flexion was observed in 88.1% of the subjects and 77.4% of the limbs. No significant differences in prevalence were found between athletes and normally active subjects. The popliteal artery occluded at a mean plantar flexion force of 45.1 +/- 11.5 kg, which corresponded with 70.1% +/- 16.8% of the maximum force exerted during the provocation test. Poccl was not significantly different between lower limbs of athletes and nonathletes. Although in lower limbs of athletes the popliteal artery occluded at a significantly lower relative force as compared with normally active subjects (65.6% +/- 17.4% vs 74.5% +/- 17.4% of Pmax; p < 0.02), the difference was a result of two extremely low values found in a female athlete. CONCLUSION Positional occlusion of the popliteal artery during active plantar flexion is commonly found in young healthy volunteers. Prevalence of the phenomenon depends on the force level exerted during active plantar flexion. Popliteal artery occlusion during active plantar flexion is not more frequent in athletes and occurs at a similar force level than in normally active subjects.
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- U Hoffmann
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
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The recent description of exercise-induced intimal fibrosis affecting mainly the iliac artery (and therefore usually described as external iliac artery endofibrosis) has dramatically changed the diagnostic approach of unexplained recurrent lower limb exercise pain, especially in cyclists. Because arterial disease is often associated with the aftereffect of various concomitant musculotendinous lesions, several months may pass before an arterial origin is suspected. The arterial origin of the pain must not be eliminated on normal ankle-to-arm index or normal Doppler velocity profiles at rest. Ultrasound examinations taken at rest may show the lesions in 80% of endofibrotic patients and allow for the diagnosis of popliteal entrapment syndrome during dorsiflexion of the foot. However, the hemodynamic consequences of a stenosis on the aortoiliofemoral axis can only be proved by measurement of the ankle-to-arm index after exercise. A cutoff of this index <0.5 provides an 85% sensitivity in the detection of endofibrosis. Invasive investigations (arteriography or angioscopy) will confirm the diagnosis before surgery is discussed. Although long-term results in endofibrosis are unknown, most of the surgically treated patients return to competition.
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- P Abraham
- Laboratoire d'explorations vasculaires et de medecine du sport, Centre hospitalo-universitaire, Angers, France
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