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Popliteal artery trauma. 31 consecutive cases without amputation

L T Lim, M S Michuda, D P Flanigan

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |November 1, 1980
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    Popliteal artery injuries, often leading to amputation, can be successfully treated with vascular reconstruction. Key factors for limb salvage include fasciotomy for compartment syndrome and saphenous vein grafts.

    Area of Science:

    • Vascular Surgery
    • Trauma Surgery
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Popliteal artery injuries are a leading cause of extremity amputation.
    • Successful limb salvage requires prompt and effective management of these complex injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review a 6-year experience with 31 popliteal artery injuries.
    • To identify critical factors contributing to 100% limb salvage in these cases.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 31 cases of popliteal artery injury from 1974-1979.
    • Inclusion of penetrating and blunt trauma, fractures, and dislocations.
    • Application of vascular reconstruction techniques, fasciotomy, vein grafts, vein repair, external fixation, and intraoperative arteriography.

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    Main Results:

    • Achieved 100% limb salvage in all 31 cases.
    • Prolonged ischemic time did not preclude successful vascular reconstruction.
    • Fasciotomy for recognition and management of compartmental hypertension was crucial.

    Conclusions:

    • Vascular reconstruction is highly effective for popliteal artery injuries.
    • Early fasciotomy and specific surgical techniques ensure limb salvage.
    • Complex popliteal artery injuries, including those with fractures, are salvageable.