title: Entrapment of popliteal artery and vein.
abstract: Entrapment of the popliteal vessels is reported to be rare. Lack of knowledge of this entity may result in a low reported incidence. To help wider appreciation and early recognition of this condition, we report five cases of popliteal vessel entrapment and discuss the associated features.
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgery Department Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sieunarine
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Prendergast
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Paton
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Goodman
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Ibach
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography