title: Lateral approach to the popliteal artery.
abstract: A lateral approach to the popliteal artery is described. The anatomic limits of the exposure, appropriate technical maneuvers to maximize this exposure, and alternative procedures are discussed. Groin or thigh infections in patients requiring urgent revascularization are the most common indications. However, some traumatic injuries and certain elective reconstructions are appropriately treated with this technique. The lateral exposure to the popliteal artery is not technically demanding and offers a useful alternative for treatment of selected vascular problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Medical School, Newark 07103.
authors.forename: F T
authors.initials: FT
authors.lastname: Padberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D006083:Graft Occlusion, Vascular / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000601:surgery