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A synthetic graft remains open in 33 to 50 out of 100 people 5 years after Popliteal bypass surgery was carried out, whereas using veins, the bypass remains unobstructed in 66 out of 100 people. [12] Moreover, the particular vein, great saphenous vein was shown to be more durable over the years after surgery. [5]
The outcome following the surgery is usually favorable. Successful resolution of PAES occurs in 77 percent of cases. [23] Surgical complications include deep vein thrombosis, hematoma, wound infection, or seroma. [23] After the surgery, patient is usually monitored using arterial duplex ultrasonography 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, and annually after ...
A popliteal artery aneurysm (PAA) is a bulging of the popliteal artery. [1] A PAA is diagnosed when a focal dilation greater than 50% of the normal vessel diameter is found (the normal diameter of a popliteal artery is 0.7-1.1 cm). PAAs are the most common aneurysm of the peripheral vascular system, accounting for 85% of all cases.
The popliteal artery is a deeply placed continuation of the femoral artery opening in the distal portion of the adductor magnus muscle. It courses through the popliteal fossa and ends at the lower border of the popliteus muscle , where it branches into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries.
The common fibular nerve is the smaller terminal branch of the sciatic nerve. The common fibular nerve has root values of L4, L5, S1, and S2. It arises from the superior angle of the popliteal fossa and extends to the lateral angle of the popliteal fossa, along the medial border of the biceps femoris.
A Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a type of fluid collection behind the knee. [4] Often there are no symptoms. [2] If symptoms do occur these may include swelling and pain behind the knee, or knee stiffness. [1] If the cyst breaks open, pain may significantly increase with swelling of the calf. [1]
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Popliteal refers to anatomical structures located in the back of the knee: Popliteal artery; Popliteal vein; Popliteal fossa; Popliteal lymph nodes; Popliteus muscle;