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Popliteal entrapment syndrome.

J Berg-Johnsen, O Holter

Acta Chirurgica Scandinavica

|January 1, 1984

Summary

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Popliteal entrapment syndrome, a rare vascular condition, involves popliteal artery compression by leg muscles. Early diagnosis and surgical treatment are crucial for managing ischemic calf pain.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Human Anatomy

Background:

Popliteal entrapment syndrome (PES) is a rare condition.
It arises from abnormal anatomical relationships between the popliteal artery and surrounding muscles in the knee's popliteal fossa.
This can lead to arterial compression and subsequent lower limb ischemia.