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Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome
N J Klooster1, P Kitslaar, B K Janevski
1Department of Radiology, University Hospital Maastricht, State University of Limburg Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Summary
Surgical release of popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) effectively resolves symptoms. Diligent angiographic diagnosis is crucial for identifying PAES, including functional variants.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition causing leg pain due to artery compression.
- Accurate diagnosis can be challenging, particularly for functional PAES variants.