Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome: a rare cause of claudication in young athlete

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is an important infrequent cause of serious disability among young adults and athletes. We hereby describe a case of popliteal artery syndrome and its clinical implications. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of popliteal artery entrapment in young pat...

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Main Authors: Suraya A, Emy SR, Hamzaini AH, Sharifah MIA, Maizatuljamny M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Department of Surgery, UKM Medical Centre 2011
Online Access:http://journalarticle.ukm.my/933/1/Popliteal_artery_entrapment_syndrome.pdf
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Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Language: English
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Summary:Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is an important infrequent cause of serious disability among young adults and athletes. We hereby describe a case of popliteal artery syndrome and its clinical implications. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of popliteal artery entrapment in young patients presenting with progressive arterial insufficiency.