| Popliteal artery agenesis: a new anatomic variant. | |
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PMID: 2231969 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Agenesis of the popliteal artery has not been described as a vascular anomaly in the lower extremity. This case report describes congenital absence of the popliteal artery discovered during operative exploration after a traumatic injury to the lower extremity. The preoperative arteriogram suggested acute occlusion of the popliteal artery. Intraoperative exploration and arteriography were consistent with agenesis of the popliteal arterial segment, and postmortem examination confirmed these arteriographic and intraoperative observations. Embryologically, failure of the middle portion of the sciatic artery to persist would account for this anomaly. A review of series reporting congenital anomalies of the lower extremity vasculature failed to discover previous mention of this particular abnormality. Agenesis of the popliteal artery should be included among those vascular anomalies that may affect management of lower extremity vascular disease. |
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Authors:
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R F Neville; C D Franco; R J Anderson; F T Padberg; R W Hobson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of vascular surgery Volume: 12 ISSN: 0741-5214 ISO Abbreviation: J. Vasc. Surg. Publication Date: 1990 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-12-20 Completed Date: 1990-12-20 Revised Date: 2012-10-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8407742 Medline TA: J Vasc Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 573-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Surgery, University of Medical and Dentistry/New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, Newark. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Humans Male Popliteal Artery / abnormalities*, radiography |
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