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Popliteal vein entrapment.

J Connell

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Popliteal vein entrapment caused by an unusual gastrocnemius muscle head can lead to severe symptoms. Surgical division of this abnormal muscle band effectively resolved the patient's debilitating condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Anatomy
    • Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Popliteal vein entrapment syndrome (PVES) is a rare condition.
    • It can cause significant lower limb venous congestion and pain.
    • Anatomical variations of the gastrocnemius muscle are implicated.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with disabling symptoms attributed to popliteal vein entrapment.
    • Imaging revealed an anomalous third head of the gastrocnemius muscle compressing the popliteal vein.
    • This anatomical anomaly was the suspected cause of the venous obstruction.

    Findings:

    • Surgical intervention involved the division of the aberrant gastrocnemius muscle head.
    • Postoperatively, the patient experienced complete resolution of previously disabling symptoms.

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  • The popliteal vein was no longer compressed by the anomalous muscle structure.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights an unusual cause of popliteal vein entrapment.
    • Surgical release of anomalous muscle bands can be an effective treatment for PVES.
    • Understanding anatomical variations is crucial for diagnosing and managing venous entrapment syndromes.