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[Popliteal artery entrapment].

F Tridico, S Zan, M Caldart

    Minerva Chirurgica
    |September 30, 1989
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    Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome caused by abnormal gastrocnemius muscle insertion can lead to calf claudication. Surgical intervention, including muscle release and thromboendarterectomy, effectively treated this rare condition.

    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Anatomy
    • Medical Case Reports

    Background:

    • Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition causing intermittent arterial compression in the popliteal fossa.
    • Anomalous muscle insertions, particularly of the gastrocnemius muscle, are a known cause of PAES.
    • Calf claudication is a common symptom, often mistaken for other peripheral vascular diseases.

    Observation:

    • A 47-year-old male patient presented with symptomatic calf claudication.
    • Diagnostic workup included Doppler velocimetry and angiography, revealing entrapment of the popliteal artery.
    • The cause was identified as an anomalous insertion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle.

    Findings:

    • Surgical intervention was performed via a medial approach to the popliteal artery.

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  • The anomalous head of the gastrocnemius muscle was resected.
  • A popliteal thromboendarterectomy was also conducted to address intimal damage.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering anatomical variations in the popliteal fossa for diagnosing PAES.
    • Surgical management involving muscle release and endarterectomy can provide effective relief for PAES.
    • Accurate diagnosis and timely surgical treatment are crucial for preventing long-term complications of arterial entrapment.