Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome

摘要: The popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is characterized by extrinsic compression of this as a result anatomic deviation from its usual course, or musculotendinous structures in the fossa. Clinical symptoms appear when these affected individuals do strenuous exercises. There are two types syndrome: classicalor congenital form, and functional acquired form. In classical disturbances embryogenesis lead either directy to anomalies alterations adjacent that cause artery. hypertrophy gastrocnemius muscle secondary exercise has been postulated cause. both types, diagnosis made through detection total occlusion important stenosis This identified duplex scan, magnetic resonance arteriography during active plantar flexion-extension. A positive test non-symptomatic subjects presenting no anatomical led discussions about specificity. study presents review discusses accuracy, sensitivity specificity diagnostic tests.