Ultrasound is a critical adjunct in the diagnosis and treatment of popliteal entrapment syndrome.
This article describes our approach and evidence-based evaluation of popliteal entrapment syndrome. Included is a technical description of our use of preoperative intravascular ultrasound for diagnosis and operative planning in combination with our utilization of intraoperative duplex ultrasound. This evidence-based, methodical approach enables not only the correct diagnosis of the type of popliteal entrapment, but more importantly, identifies irreparable injury to the popliteal artery that would necessitate operative arterial reconstruction prior to surgery.
Madigan Healthcare System, Tacoma, Wash 98433, USA. mwcausey@msn.com
Marlin Wayne
MW
Causey
Reagan W
RW
Quan
Thomas K
TK
Curry
Niten
N
Singh
D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013577:Syndrome; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional