Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome].

Popliteal entrapment is a rare compression syndrome involving vascular (and neurologic) structures of the popliteal fossa. In this article we review the popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES). PAES is a cause of intermittent claudication that can be, although rarely, complicated with acute limb-threatening ischemia. PAES occurs more often in young adult. Concerning pathophysiology, PAES is provoked by an abnormal relationship between popliteal artery and muscular-tendon structures within the popliteal fossa. A surgical repair is usually required to resolve mechanical compression or vascular damage.

Citation

L Calanca, F Glauser, A Alatri, L Mazzolai. Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome]. Revue médicale suisse. 2013 Feb 6;9(372):311-4

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PMID: 23469398

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