Staged bilateral release of the popliteus muscle using a posterior surgical approach to the popliteal fossa to treat type 4 popliteal artery entrapment.
BMJ Case Rep
; 17(6)2024 Jun 05.
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ABSTRACT
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare cause of intermittent claudication in the young. Aberrant embryological development results in entrapment of the popliteal artery by myofascial structures of the popliteal fossa. Type 4 PAES is due to aberrant development of the popliteus muscle superficial to the popliteal artery. We present a case of bilateral type 4 PAES, along with intraoperative photography highlighting the anatomical cause for this pathology. Both limbs in this patient were treated successfully with surgical release of the entrapping popliteus muscle via a posterior surgical approach to the popliteal fossa. This report emphasises the importance of determining popliteal artery integrity and entrapment subtype to guide the management of this condition.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Arteria Poplítea
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Músculo Esquelético
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido