Zaghloul R, Naouli H, Bouarhroum A. Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome: Report of 2 Critical Aspects Cases.
Ann Vasc Surg 2015;
29:1662.e7-11. [PMID:
26315789 DOI:
10.1016/j.avsg.2015.06.088]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2015] [Revised: 05/31/2015] [Accepted: 06/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
Abstract
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is a rare and underdiagnosed cause of claudication in young adult. The typical clinical feature is calf claudication; the following case reports describe 2 rare clinical aspects, acute limb ischemia and pulsatile mass revealing a bilateral anatomic entrapment. These cases suggest that an early diagnosis is mandatory to avoid a dramatic clinical outcome and to limit the surgical treatment to a myotomy.
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