ReviewCardiovascular diagnosis and therapy2021
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome.
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- Exercise-induced popliteal artery compression due to a popliteal fossa cyst.Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques · 2026Article
- Bilateral Functional Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome: A Rare Familial Occurrence.The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc · 2026Article
- Anatomical insights into a five-bellied gastrocnemius muscle: a case report.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2026Article
- Popliteal artery aneurysm with popliteal artery entrapment syndrome: a case report and literature review.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Functional Outcome After Surgery for Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome.EJVES vascular forum · 2026Article
- Dynamic Vascular Imaging Unveils Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome in an Atypical Patient: A Case Report.Case reports in surgery · 2026Article
- Prevalence and morphology of the gastrocnemius tertius: anatomical study and literature review.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025Review
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- Exercise transcutaneous oximetry in functional popliteal artery entrapment syndrome diagnosis.European journal of applied physiology · 2024Article
- Surgical release of anterior tibial artery entrapment with associated popliteal artery entrapment.Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques · 2024Article
- Case Report: Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome as a cause of deep vein thrombosis and subsequent popliteal artery occlusion.Frontiers in surgery · 2024Article
- Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome Presented with Popliteal Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report.Vascular specialist international · 2023Article
- A case series: patients with complicated popliteal artery entrapment syndrome successfully treated with a hybrid surgical and interventional treatment.European heart journal. Case reports · 2023Article
- Differential Diagnosis of Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome in Light of an Atypical Clinical Manifestation.Cureus · 2023Article
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Abstract
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is an uncommon cause of lower extremity exertional claudication due to external compression of vascular structures in the popliteal fossa. A developmental anomaly due to an aberrant relationship of the artery with the surrounding myofascial structures contributes to the vascular compromise. PAES presents in younger, athletic patients without atherosclerotic risk factors. Typical presentation of unilateral or bilateral, intermittent claudication in the feet and calves specifically after exercise and relieved by rest in a young person should prompt further evaluation. Early diagnosis and intervention is essential for preventing thromboembolic complication and in worst cases limb loss. Initial tests with Ankle Brachial indices or Doppler ultrasound with provocative maneuvers will prompt more definitive cross sectional imaging studies. CTA or MRA also with provocative maneuvers has a high sensitivity and specificity and will clinch the diagnosis. There are six subtypes based on the relationship of the vascular structure with surround myofascial structures. CTA and MRA can characterize the subtypes and guide surgical planning. Catheter directed thrombolysis may be attempted adjunctively to reduce surgical thrombectomy or resolve distal emboli; however, myotendinous decompression with or without vascular repair is the definitive treatment. Long term surgical outcomes are satisfactory when the distal circulation is preserved.
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