Summary of cases of adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery.
Publication/Presentation Date
2-1-1979
Abstract
Adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery is explored. The results of correspondence with authors reporting this condition are elaborated upon. This has provided an opportunity to discuss the history of the condition, the findings in 115 cases which have come to the attention of the Correspondence Office dealing with this entity, and the results of treatment. A discussion of the suspected etiology of the condition is presented. The condition remains one of unknown etiology which can be treated by cyst evacuation or aspiration when the popliteal artery is patent and which is best treated by arterial reconstruction when the artery is occluded. The results of such treatment are good but are dependent upon technical excellence of the operative procedure.
Volume
189
Issue
2
First Page
165
Last Page
175
ISSN
0003-4932
Published In/Presented At
Flanigan, D. P., Burnham, S. J., Goodreau, J. J., & Bergan, J. J. (1979). Summary of cases of adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery. Annals of surgery, 189(2), 165–175. https://doi.org/10.1097/00000658-197902000-00007
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
426549
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article