RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 3. Current approaches to popliteal artery repair
JF Canadian Medical Association Journal
JO CMAJ
FD Canadian Medical Association
SP 606
OP 608
VO 116
IS 6
A1 Miles, J. T.
A1 de la Rocha, A. G.
A1 Baird, R. J.
YR 1977
UL http://www.cmaj.ca/content/116/6/606.abstract
AB Trauma to the popliteal artery is potentially dangerous, and limb loss may result, especially with delayed diagnosis. Three anatomic factors contribute to the seriousness of the outcome: proximity of the artery to bone, superficial position of the artery and consequent lack of protection, and frequent associated injury to associated collateral blood vessels. Diagnosis of injury to the popliteal artery rests on suspicion and vigilance; the Doppler transcutaneous flow detector and angiography are often useful aids to diagnosis. Methods of treatment that have been used include arterial repair, grafting and fasciotomy, together with management of associated injuries. The bypass principle of vascular reconstruction may improve overall results.