Analysis of operative effect of popliteal artery occlusion syndrome in 12 cases

VernacularTitle:12例腘动脉陷迫综合征的手术疗效分析
Author: Qiao JIANG ¹ ; Qingzhi HAO ¹ ; Ranran LI ¹ ; Ziyan WANG ¹
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1. 250000 山东济南,山东中医药大学第一临床医学院周围血管科
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: popliteal artery entrapment syndrome; surgical treatment
From: Journal of Clinical Surgery 2025;33(10):1102-1104
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore surgical treatment efficacy for PAES.Methods A retrospective analysis was done on 12 PAES patients'surgery in our hospital from March 2018 to December 2023.Surgical plans included double popliteal artery exploration and repositioning with tendon transplantation,popliteal artery and vein release plus arterial thrombus removal,popliteal fossa exploration with popliteal artery release,and autologous vein patch angioplasty plus abnormal muscle bundle resection.Results Follow-up was 3 months to 5 years.11 patients had good affected limb skin temperature and blood supply,no symptom recurrence.One patient had left lower limb skin temperature decrease and pallor 2 years post-op(diagnosed as left popliteal fossa traumatic neuroma compressing popliteal artery),with blood supply restored after tumor removal.Conclusion Open surgery(tendon transplantation,vein patch)for PAES is effective.