Entrapment of popliteal artery and vein.
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.
Sieunarine
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Vascular Surgery Department Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
Prendergast
F J
FJ
Paton
R
R
Goodman
M A
MA
Ibach
E G
EG
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